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teres major muscle

 

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Noun teres major muscle 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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Teres Major Muscle

Description: The teres major muscle is a thick and triangular muscle located in the upper arm. It is part of the shoulder complex and is considered one of the major muscles involved in moving the arm.

Sense 1 (Anatomy): In anatomy, the teres major muscle is one of the seven scapulohumeral muscles. It originates from the lower part of the scapula and inserts into the upper part of the humerus. Its primary function is to assist in movements of the shoulder joint, such as adduction and medial rotation of the arm. It works in conjunction with other muscles to provide stability and strength to the upper arm.

Sample Sentence 1 (Anatomy): The athletes' teres major muscles were well-developed, reflecting their extensive training and dedication to their sport.

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Sense 2 (Culinary): In culinary terms, teres major is a popular meat cut derived from the beef shoulder. Also known as the "petit tender" or "shoulder tender," it is a flavorful and tender piece of meat that can be used in various recipes.

Sample Sentence 2 (Culinary): The chef expertly marinated the teres major muscle and grilled it to perfection, resulting in a juicy and delicious steak.

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Sense 3 (Fitness): In the fitness realm, the teres major muscle is often targeted during workouts to improve shoulder strength and stability. Various exercises, such as rows and lat pulldowns, engage the teres major muscle along with other muscles in the back.

Sample Sentence 3 (Fitness): Sarah incorporated specific exercises that targeted her teres major muscle to enhance her overall shoulder strength for better posture and athleticism.

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