teres major muscle

musculus teres major

Teres major is a muscle of the upper limb and one of six scapulohumeral muscles. It is a thick but somewhat flattened muscle. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure teres muscle
Latin Name musculus teres major
FMA ID 32549

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the teres major muscle?

Teres major is a muscle of the upper limb and one of six scapulohumeral muscles. It is a thick but somewhat flattened muscle. [WP,unvetted].

What is the Latin name for the teres major muscle?

The Latin name for the teres major muscle is musculus teres major.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:32549 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001478 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — teres major muscle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.