Which of the following nerves innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle
A)subscapular nerves
B)suprascapular nerves
C)musculocutaneous nerve
D)axillary nerve
E)thoracodorsal nerve

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The thoracodorsal nerve (also known as the middle subscapular nerve) innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle. Therefore, option E is the correct choice. The subscapular nerves (option A) innervate the subscapularis and teres major muscles, the suprascapular nerves (option B) innervate the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles, the musculocutaneous nerve (option C) innervates the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles, and the axillary nerve (option D) innervates the deltoid muscle and teres minor muscle.

Which of the Following Nerves Innervates the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle