LATISSIMUS DORSI

Origin

Spine T7, spinous processes and supraspinous ligs of all lower thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae, lumbar fascia, post third iliac crest, last four ribs (interdigitating with ext oblique abdominis ) and inf angle of scapula

Action

Extends, adducts and med rotates arm. Costal attachment helps with deep inspiration and forced expiration

Insertion

Floor of bicipital groove of humerus after spiraling around teres major

Nerve

Thoracodorsal N (C6, 7, 8) (from post cord)