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The subscapularis muscle medially rotates the scapula. The muscle is innervated by the upper and lower subscapular nerves.

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Middle fibers of trapezius, & rhomboids

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The serrated anterior, the rhomboid major and minor,

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Rhomboid

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teres minor

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What muscle pulls the scapula medially?

a combined contraction of the levator scapulae, rhomboid major and minor muscles and the latissimus dorsi muscle.I would narrow this answer down to the Rhomboid Muscles-Luceinrhomboids


What muscle originates on the anterior surface of the scapula and inserts on the proximal anterior humerus?

The subscapularis muscle originates on the anterior surface of the scapula and inserts on the proximal anterior humerus. Its function is to rotate the head of the humerus medially.


What muscle raises ribs in forceful inhalation or pulls scapula forward and downward?

Rhomboid Major


What pulls the scapulae medially?

Middle trapezius


What muscle group is your scapula from?

The scapula is not a muscle; it is a bone.


The shoulder girdle is made up of the clavicle and what other bone?

The clavical bone connects medially to the sternum and laterally to the acromion of the scapula.


Small rectangular muscle that rotate the glenoid cavity of the scapulae inferiorly?

downward Rotation (Inferior Rotation) Rotary movement of the scapula; moving inferior angle of scapula medially and downward.Levator scapulaeRhomboidsPectoralis minorPectoralis majorLatissimus dorsi


What muscle rotates the arm medially?

The "Subscapularis" This muscle rotates the arm medially (sub = below, scapulo = shoulderblade)


What muscle turns the eye inferior and medially?

The superior oblique muscle turns the eye inferiorly and medially. It is innervated by the trochlear nerve.


Turns the eye medially?

Eye movements are accomplished by the Extraocular Muscles. The muscle that moves the eye medially is the Medial Rectus.


What is the action of the levitor scapulae muscle?

Raises the scapula at the Scapulothoracic Joint or inclines neck to corresponding side if the scapula is fixed


How does serratus anterior function as an antagonist to the rhomboideus muscles?

The serratus anterior is responsible for the protraction of the scapula. It pulls the scapula forward and around the rib cage, like when someone throws a punch. Often referred to as the "boxer's muscle". It is also responsible for stabilizing the scapula and assisting in its rotation upward.