Latissimus Dorsi

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The widest muscle of the body, the latissimus dorsi is found in the superficial layer of the extrinsic back muscles. This muscle is involved in arm rotation, adduction, extension and may assist in respiration.[1]

  1. "NATS July 2022 Pedagogy Workshop Working Group Three Science-Informed Terminology and Definitions for Voice Pedagogy" (PDF). Science-Informed Voice Pedagogy Resources. Retrieved March 5 2025. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

Authored by: Paige De La O

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