Ch.2 Anatomy & Physiology (Muscles That Attach The Arms To Body)

Question 1

What is the latissimus dorsi?

Answer 1

Large flat triangular muscle covers lower back comes up from lower half of vertebrae column and iliac crest (hip bone) narrows around humerus tendon

Question 2

What is the pectoralis major and minor?

Answer 2

Upper and lower muscle of chest. Assists with swinging movements of the arm.