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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 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
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.
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.
Function of coracobrachialis?
This muscle flexes and adducts the humerus. It is also a synergist of the pectoralis major
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)
Is there a muscle deep to pectoralis major?
Pectoralis minor.
Is the heart superficial to the pectoralis major?
The heart is deep to the pectoralis major. That muscle is superficial to the heart.
Insertion of pectoralis major?
The pectoralis major is a large, fan-shaped muscle in the chest. Its main function is to bring the arm across the body (adduction) and to rotate the arm inwards (medially). Insertion points for the pectoralis major include the humerus (via the intertubercular groove) and the fascia of the deltoid and pectoral regions.
Is the pectoralis major anterior to the rhomboids?
Yes, the pectoralis major is anterior to the rhomboids. The pectoralis major is located on the front of the chest, while the rhomboids are situated in the upper back, between the shoulder blades. This positioning means that the pectoralis major lies in front of and above the rhomboids.
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.
