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Definition of latissimus in English: latissimus(also latissimus dorsi) nounPlural latissimilɑːˈtɪsɪməsläˈtisəməs Anatomy Either of a pair of large, roughly triangular muscles covering the lower part of the back, extending from the sacral, lumbar, and lower thoracic vertebrae to the armpits. 〔剖〕背阔肌 Example sentencesExamples - My rheumatologist thought I might have torn muscle fibers in the latissimus dorsi and tried an injection of triamcinolone.
- Subjects with greater imbalance of muscle stiffness such as latissimus dorsi or trapezius had significantly higher neuroticism and psychoticism scores than did those with lower imbalance.
- Abdominal muscles, the latissimus dorsi (running down your sides), as well as the lower back are also engaged when fencing, which in time will enhance your posture and waistline.
- We measured right and left sides of 4 muscles - sternocleidomastoideus, trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and rectus abdominis - 3 times and averaged the value for each muscle.
- Accessory slips may join the deltoid with infraspinatus, latissimus dorsi, or even teres major.
OriginEarly 17th century: modern Latin, from musculus latissimus dorsi, literally 'broadest muscle of the back'. Definition of latissimus in US English: latissimus(also latissimus dorsi) nounläˈtisəməs Anatomy Either of a pair of large, roughly triangular muscles covering the lower part of the back, extending from the sacral, lumbar, and lower thoracic vertebrae to the armpits. 〔剖〕背阔肌 Example sentencesExamples - Accessory slips may join the deltoid with infraspinatus, latissimus dorsi, or even teres major.
- My rheumatologist thought I might have torn muscle fibers in the latissimus dorsi and tried an injection of triamcinolone.
- Subjects with greater imbalance of muscle stiffness such as latissimus dorsi or trapezius had significantly higher neuroticism and psychoticism scores than did those with lower imbalance.
- Abdominal muscles, the latissimus dorsi (running down your sides), as well as the lower back are also engaged when fencing, which in time will enhance your posture and waistline.
- We measured right and left sides of 4 muscles - sternocleidomastoideus, trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and rectus abdominis - 3 times and averaged the value for each muscle.
OriginEarly 17th century: modern Latin, from musculus latissimus dorsi, literally ‘broadest muscle of the back’. |