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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.
Daija Kreiger
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∙ 9y agoYour chest is used in any movement that requires arm motion in lateral directions.
Examples: opening a door knob, opening a bottle cap, clapping
Muscles in the chest help move the arm and shoulder and some help in breathing.
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∙ 13y agoThe pectoral muscle (pectoralis major) has four functions:
-Flexion of the humerus as in throwing a ball side-arm.
-It helps to move your humerus as in flapping your arms.
-Rotates your humerus medially as in arm Wrestling.
-Helps deep inspiration as in taking a deep breath.
It is also responsible for keeping the arm attached to the trunk of the body.
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∙ 14y agoThe pectoralis major is responsible for movement of the shoulder joint.
1) It flexes and rotates the humerus.
2) It keeps the arm attached to the trunk of the body.
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∙ 13y agoadduction
medial rotation
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What structure connecting the pectoral muscle to the humerus?
The structure connecting the pectoral muscle to the humerus is
How much does a cow's pectoral muscle weigh?
The pectoral muscle on a cow will vary depending on the type of cow it is and how big it is. A cow's pectoral muscle can weigh a couple hundred pounds.
What muscle is a chicken breast?
Pectoral muscle.
How do you spell pectoral?
That is the correct spelling of "pectoral" (muscle of the upper chest).
What is the abbreviation for pectoral muscle?
pec
What tissue forms the pectoral muscle?
HAM
How do you increase pectoral muscle size?
Work out.
What was John Cena's injury?
he sliced his pectoral muscle.which is the guys pecks
What muscles allow you to do push ups?
Your pectoral muscle allows you to do a push up. When you do a push up you use your pectoral muscle, your tricep muscle, and you use your shoulder back at the rotator cuff.
Where on the body would you find the pectoral muscle?
in the heart
What dose pectoral mean?
A muscle or organ of chest
Is pectoral a muscle?
yes because it means they can break
