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
  • Suboccipital muscle
  • Superficial extrinsic back muscle

Q2. Where does latissimus dorsi insert on the humerus?

  • Greater tubercle only
  • Medial epicondyle
  • Floor of the intertubercular sulcus
  • Deltoid tuberosity

Q3. Which nerve supplies latissimus dorsi?

  • Dorsal scapular nerve
  • Thoracodorsal nerve
  • Axillary nerve
  • Long thoracic nerve

Q4. Which movement of the humerus is produced by latissimus dorsi?

  • Extension
  • Flexion
  • Lateral rotation only
  • Supination

Q5. Which additional action does latissimus dorsi perform at the shoulder?

  • Adduction
  • Abduction
  • Forearm pronation
  • Elbow extension

Q6. How does latissimus dorsi rotate the humerus?

  • Medial rotation
  • Rotation of the forearm only
  • Lateral rotation
  • No rotation

Q7. Which fold of the axilla is formed largely by latissimus dorsi and teres major?

  • Inguinal fold
  • Posterior axillary fold
  • Anterior axillary fold
  • Cubital fold

Q8. Which fascial structure provides a broad attachment for latissimus dorsi in the lower back?

  • Transversalis fascia
  • Thoracolumbar fascia
  • Clavipectoral fascia
  • Palmar fascia

Q9. Which activity strongly recruits latissimus dorsi?

  • Climbing
  • Extending the knee
  • Dorsiflexing the ankle
  • Opening the jaw

Q10. Which structure receives the distal tendon of latissimus dorsi?

  • Ulna
  • Proximal humerus
  • Scapular spine only
  • Clavicle
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