The latissimus dorsi muscles
are primarily located in the posterior torso of the body but as they
extend around the sides of the torso they can also be illustrated on
a diagram of "anterior muscles".
For a detailed illustration of the location of the latissimus
dorsi muscles see the pages about Anterior
Muscles and/or Posterior
Muscles in the Revision for Therapists Section of the IvyRose website.
Further information about the latissimus dorsi muscles
is summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin:
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Spinal vertebrae T7 to T12, lumbar fascia (tissue)
attached to spinal vertebrae L1 to L5, and the iliac crest (of the
iliac)..
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Point(s) of Insertion:
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Bicipital groove of humerus (bone).
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Action(s):
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Adducts, draws back, and inwardly rotates the arm.
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