Definition

A type of muscle that is rounded and smooth, specifically found in the shoulder area, connecting the shoulder blade to the upper arm bone.

Example

The teres muscle helps in the movement of the shoulder joint.

Conversation

I started learning about different muscles in my anatomy class.

That's cool! Did you come across the teres muscles?

Yeah, I did! They seem really important for shoulder movement.

Absolutely! It's fascinating how our body works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Teres comes from Latin 'teres' (meaning smooth or rounded). The word describes something that is smooth or cylindrical in shape.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'smooth' — that's what 'teres' means.

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