For each of the muscles below, state the criteria used for naming the muscle. For example, serratus anterior is a saw-toothed anterior muscle. 1. Latissimus dorsi 2. Rectus abdominis 3. Trapezius 4. Biceps brachii 5. Levator scapulae 6. Flexor carpi radialis 7. Piriformis 8. Gluteus medius 9. Rhomboid major 10. Pectoralis major
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Latissimus dorsi: "Latissimus" means "widest" and "dorsi" refers to the back. So, it is the widest muscle of the back. Show more…
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