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The pectoralis is really two muscles the pectoralis major and the pectoralis minor. It is responsible for flexing or twisting motion of the arm for example lifting something or throwing a ball. The pectoralis major is also key to keeping the arm connected to the trunk of the body.
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Do the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor produce different movements?
Yes. The pectoralis minor moves from the back to the front of the body while pectoralis major moves from the outside to the inside in the front plane of the body.
Which muscle lies deep to the pectoralis major?
pectoralis minor and subclavius muscle.
Are the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor antagonistic to one another?
No. They are synergists to each other.
What contributes to the anterior axillary fold of the breast?
The anterior axillary fold is formed by the lower border of the pectoralis major. Some also include the pectoralis minor.
What muscles do shoulder flection?
deltoideus, pectoralis major
What is the the function of the pectoralis major?
The main function of the pectoralis major is to assist with the movement of the arms. It also plays a huge role in deep inhalation by pulling the ribcage out to make room for the lungs to expand.
What is the function of the pectoralis major?
The main function of the pectoralis major is to assist with the movement of the arms. It also plays a huge role in deep inhalation by pulling the ribcage out to make room for the lungs to expand.
Function of coracobrachialis?
This muscle flexes and adducts the humerus. It is also a synergist of the pectoralis major
What muscles attach the arm to the thorax a pectoralis major and teres major b supraspinatus and latissimus dorsi c pectoralis minor and pectoralis major d latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major?
pectoralis major and pectoralis minor
Where is the perctoralis muscle?
there are two muscles with pectoralis in their name, Pectoralis Major and Pectoralis Minor. Pectoralis Major is the main muscle of the chest and pectoralis minor is deep to it (so you can't feel it because pectoralis major completely covers it)
Are the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor antagonistic?
No they are not
Is there a muscle deep to pectoralis major?
Pectoralis minor.
Is the heart deep or superficial to the pectoralis major?
The heart is deep to the pectoralis major. The pectoralis major is superficial to the heart.
When was Enneanectes pectoralis created?
Enneanectes pectoralis was created in 1941.
When was Ophiclinus pectoralis created?
Ophiclinus pectoralis was created in 1980.
When was Dactyloscopus pectoralis created?
Dactyloscopus pectoralis was created in 1861.
What is the function of the large carina keel on the bird's sternum?
Large keel helps in attachment of large flight muscles pectoralis major .
