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Is there a muscle deep to pectoralis major?
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)
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
How many chest muscles are there?
The chest muscles primarily consist of two major groups: the pectoralis major and the pectoralis minor. The pectoralis major is a large muscle responsible for the bulk of the chest, while the pectoralis minor is smaller and lies beneath it. Together, these muscles facilitate movements of the shoulder and arm. Additionally, there are supportive muscles, such as the serratus anterior, that contribute to chest function.
Which muscles are your chest muscles?
The Pectoralis Major (large superficial) and Pectoralis Minor
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.
Function of the pectoralis?
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.
Do the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor produce different movements?
Yes, the pectoralis major is responsible for movements like shoulder flexion, adduction, and medial rotation, while the pectoralis minor assists in stabilizing the scapula by depressing and protracting it. They work together to facilitate various arm and shoulder movements.
Are the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor antagonistic?
No, the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor are not antagonistic muscles. They are both located in the chest region and work together to perform movements like shoulder adduction and internal rotation. Antagonistic muscles work in opposition to each other.
What is the origin of the pectoralis minor?
Ribs 3-5
Which of the muscles pull the scapula into a down?
Pectoralis Minor
