Muscles of the Back and Scapular Region

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Which muscle connects the scapula to the humerus?

Deltoid

What is the main action of the trapezius muscle?

Elevate the scapula

Which nerve supplies the latissimus dorsi muscle?

Thoraco-dorsal nerve

What is the function of the levator scapulae muscle?

<p>Scapular elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle abducts the arm and extends and laterally rotates it?

<p>Deltoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for elevating the scapula, pulling it medially, and pulling the medial border downward?

<p>Trapezius</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of the rhomboid major muscle?

<p>Scapular elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the latissimus dorsi muscle?

<p>Extends, adducts, and medially rotates the arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the levator scapulae muscle?

<p>Dorsal scapular nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle connects the scapula to the humerus and has anterior fibers that flex and medially rotate the arm, while posterior fibers extend and laterally rotate the arm?

<p>Deltoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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