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Where is the latissimus dorsi tendon?

The insertion of the latissimus dorsi tendon (LDT) is located at the crest of the lesser tuberosity of the proximal humerus posterior to the pectoralis major tendon and anterior to the teres major tendon. The most important functions are adduction, extension, and internal rotation of the shoulder.

What is the origin of latissimus dorsi?

Origin of the latissimus dorsi is from spinous processes of thoracic T7–T12, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest and inferior 3 or 4 ribs, inferior angle of scapula and insertion on floor of intertubercular groove of the humerus.

Is the latissimus dorsi a retractor or protractor?

The latissimus dorsi is a type of retractor muscle. It is considered the most significant muscle of the human body and the largest muscle of the human upper body. The retractor muscles are those muscles that pull the appendage in a backward position.

What is innervation of latissimus dorsi?

The innervation of the latissimus dorsi muscle is through the thoracodorsal nerve, from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus. Posterior branches of the lateral cutaneous segments of the lower intercostal nerves accomplish the sensory innervation to the skin overlying the muscle.

What is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi quizlet?

What is the insertion of the Latissimus dorsi muscle? crest of lesser tubercle of humerus and floor of intertubercular groove.

Are the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor antagonistic?

antagonistic: pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, infraspinatus, rhomboid major, rhomboid minor.

Which muscle flexes the knee joint and retracts the leg?

The quadriceps femoris muscle group (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medius, and vastus intermedius) crosses the knee via the patella and acts to extend the leg. The hamstring group muscles (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris) flex the knee and extend the hip.

How do you establish mind muscle connection with lats?

To establish a mind muscle connection with your lats, use a lightweight and begin the pull in the lats. Do not begin the pull in your arms. Let the lats pull the arms. Focusing all your mental attention on your lats only, flex the lats hard and slowly pull the bar down, letting your arms follow.

What is the correct code for latissimus dorsi tendon transfer?

(Your surgeon does not describe in detail the status of the patient’s rotator cuff.) If this is what he was doing with the Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer, then the correct code would be 23420: “Reconstruction” of a complete chronic rotator cuff tear.

What are the CPT codes for tenodesis transfers?

Tendon Transfers / Tenodesis CPT Codes MCP Sagittal Band Reconstruction Muscle or tendon transfer, any type, upper arm or elbow, single (24301) Tenoplasty, with muscle transfer, with or without free graft, elbow to shoulder, single (Seddon- Brookes type procedure) (24320) Flexor-plasty, elbow, eg, Steindler type advancement) (24330)

Can You reverse Tsa with LAT dorsi tendon transfer?

Our surgeon has done two of these procedures, Reverse TSA with the lat dorsi tendon transfer, and it was for nonfunctioning rotator cuff pathology/chronic tear. I will definitely offer this information to all of the coders in our practice/facility. Thank you again Thank you very much Dr. Pechacek. Your information is exceedingly helpful.

Is there a code for shoulder tendon transfer?

This could be added with a Modifier, probably 51 for Multiple Procedure, &/or 22 for Increased Procedural Services. (Submit the Operative Report as supportive documentation.) The code you mention, 24301, would apply to a muscle or tendon transfer in the upper arm (humeral region) or elbow, but not the shoulder.