CEFR C2

latissimus dorsi

noun

Meaning

The large, flat, triangular muscle covering the lower and middle back, responsible for moving the arm and shoulder.

Examples

The athlete focused on strengthening his latissimus dorsi to improve his rowing performance.
A tear in the latissimus dorsi can cause significant pain during overhead lifting movements.

Synonyms: lats

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latissimus dorsi (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ləˈtɪsɪməs ˈdɔːrsaɪ

Definition

The large, flat, triangular muscle covering the lower and middle back, responsible for moving the arm and shoulder.

Examples

The athlete focused on strengthening his latissimus dorsi to improve his rowing performance.
A tear in the latissimus dorsi can cause significant pain during overhead lifting movements.

How to Use latissimus dorsi

latissimus dorsi muscle (collocation): The full anatomical name often used in medical texts. — "The latissimus dorsi muscle is essential for climbing."

Synonyms of latissimus dorsi

Words with a similar meaning to latissimus dorsi:

lats

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