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What is the antagonistic muscle of the infraspinatus?

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Is the infraspinatus a pennate fiber arrangement?

yes


What is the name of the insertion of the infraspinatus?

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Teres major antagonist?

The teres major muscle functions in both adduction and medial rotation of the humerus. The antagonists of this muscle are those which abduct the humerus and rotate it externally. The infraspinatus, posterior deltoid, and teres minor all function as antagonists of the teres major.


Which muscle flexes the shoulder joint of an animal?

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