Sarcastic Anatomy – Latissimus Dorsi

Sarcastic Anatomy – Latissimus Dorsi Scrabble score – 18 points.  Super weak for 15 tiles (and assuming spaced words are even legit in Scrabble). Plural – generally the lats are referred to as a singular muscle group and dorsi is already plural, but how cool would it be to say “latissimuses” more often. Hippopotamuses do… Read More Sarcastic Anatomy – Latissimus Dorsi

SARCASTIC ANATOMY – GASTROCNEMIUS

Sarcastic anatomy – Gastrocnemius Scrabble score – 18 Plural – gastrocnemii. I dare you to use that in a sentence with your patients today. Greek derivation – “gastro-“ = stomach; knḗmē = leg Action – ankle plantarflexion, knee flexion, basically this… Fun Fact – You may recognize this muscle from the 2004 blockbuster hit “Troy” when Brad Pitt (and his beautiful bronzed legs) portrayed Achilles,… Read More SARCASTIC ANATOMY – GASTROCNEMIUS