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Which nerve is responsible for the nerve supply to the latissimus dorsi?
Which nerve is responsible for the nerve supply to the latissimus dorsi?
- Thoracodorsal nerve (correct)
- Suprascapular nerve
- Long thoracic nerve
- Dorsal scapular nerve
What is the primary action of the latissimus dorsi muscle?
What is the primary action of the latissimus dorsi muscle?
- Flexion of the hip
- Extension of the forearm
- Adduction and medial rotation of the arm (correct)
- Elevation of the scapula
What is the insertion point of the levator scapulae muscle?
What is the insertion point of the levator scapulae muscle?
- Inferior angle of the scapula
- Superior angle of the scapula
- Medial border of the scapula above the spine (correct)
- Lateral border of the scapula
Which muscles are primarily involved in retracting the scapula?
Which muscles are primarily involved in retracting the scapula?
What is the origin of the rhomboideus major muscle?
What is the origin of the rhomboideus major muscle?
What is the primary action of the pectoralis major muscle?
What is the primary action of the pectoralis major muscle?
Which muscles are part of the superficial layer of the back?
Which muscles are part of the superficial layer of the back?
What is the nerve supply for the pectoralis minor muscle?
What is the nerve supply for the pectoralis minor muscle?
Which of the following actions is primarily associated with the trapezius muscle's upper fibers?
Which of the following actions is primarily associated with the trapezius muscle's upper fibers?
Apart from its role in scapula movement, what is another function of pectoralis minor?
Apart from its role in scapula movement, what is another function of pectoralis minor?
What is the insertion point of the subclavius muscle?
What is the insertion point of the subclavius muscle?
Which muscles are included in the deep layer of the back?
Which muscles are included in the deep layer of the back?
What are the origins of the pectoralis major muscle?
What are the origins of the pectoralis major muscle?
