Muscle Ruptures of the Shoulder Girdle

Baseball Pitchers who Suffer Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major Tendon Injuries Have a High Return to Play Rate After Either Operative or Nonoperative Treatment

“…Activation of the TM and LD is synergistic to adduct, extend, and internally rotate the upper extremity. 3 Although the 2 muscles have unique insertions, a cadaveric study demonstrated a portion of TM muscle fibers inserted directly into the LD tendon in 15 of 18 specimens. 4 Because of this connection and synergistic action, even isolated injuries often involve the other.…”