Beginner Latissimus Dorsi Quiz
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Q1. Latissimus dorsi is classified as which type of back muscle?
- Intercostal muscle
- Deep intrinsic back muscle
- Superficial extrinsic back muscle
- Suboccipital muscle
Q2. Where does latissimus dorsi insert on the humerus?
- Deltoid tuberosity
- Greater tubercle only
- Medial epicondyle
- Floor of the intertubercular sulcus
Q3. Which nerve supplies latissimus dorsi?
- Dorsal scapular nerve
- Axillary nerve
- Long thoracic nerve
- Thoracodorsal nerve
Q4. Which movement of the humerus is produced by latissimus dorsi?
- Extension
- Lateral rotation only
- Supination
- Flexion
Q5. Which additional action does latissimus dorsi perform at the shoulder?
- Forearm pronation
- Adduction
- Elbow extension
- Abduction
Q6. How does latissimus dorsi rotate the humerus?
- Lateral rotation
- No rotation
- Medial rotation
- Rotation of the forearm only
Q7. Which fold of the axilla is formed largely by latissimus dorsi and teres major?
- Cubital fold
- Anterior axillary fold
- Inguinal fold
- Posterior axillary fold
Q8. Which fascial structure provides a broad attachment for latissimus dorsi in the lower back?
- Palmar fascia
- Transversalis fascia
- Thoracolumbar fascia
- Clavipectoral fascia
Q9. Which activity strongly recruits latissimus dorsi?
- Dorsiflexing the ankle
- Extending the knee
- Climbing
- Opening the jaw
Q10. Which structure receives the distal tendon of latissimus dorsi?
- Ulna
- Scapular spine only
- Clavicle
- Proximal humerus