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musculus teres major

 

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Noun musculus teres major has 1 sense
  1. teres major, teres major muscle, musculus teres major - teres muscle that moves the arm and rotates it medially
    --1 is a kind of teres, teres muscle

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Musculus teres major

Description:

Musculus teres major, also known as the teres major muscle, is a long, narrow muscle located in the upper arm region. It is part of the shoulder girdle and works with other muscles to facilitate arm movement.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Anatomy

In anatomy, musculus teres major refers to a muscle that originates from the lower part of the scapula and attaches to the upper part of the humerus bone. It plays a role in adduction, extension, and medial rotation of the arm.

Example: The musculus teres major is one of the key muscles involved in throwing motions.

Sense 2 - Exercise

In exercise, musculus teres major refers to a targeted muscle group that can be strengthened and developed through specific exercises. It is often trained alongside other muscles to improve overall upper body strength.

Example: To strengthen the musculus teres major, incorporate exercises like bent-over rows and seated rows into your workout routine.

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