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The pectoralis major muscle is anterior to the subscapularis muscle. The pectoralis major is located on the front of the chest, while the subscapularis is situated on the anterior surface of the scapula, towards the back of the thoracic cavity. Thus, in relation to the subscapularis, the pectoralis major is positioned in front.
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Is the pectoralis major muscle anterior or posterior to the subscapularis muscle?
anterior
Is the pectoralis major muscle anterior or posterior to the subscapularis muscles?
The pectoralis major muscle is anterior to the subscapularis muscles, as it lies in front of the shoulder joint and rib cage. The subscapularis muscles are located on the posterior aspect of the shoulder blade and assist in internal rotation of the arm.
What muscle originates on the anterior surface of the scapula and inserts on the proximal anterior humerus?
The muscle you are referring to is the subscapularis muscle. It originates on the subscapular fossa of the scapula and inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus. It is responsible for medial rotation of the shoulder joint.
Which muscle is the prime mover for foot inversion?
tibialis posteriorTibialis anterior and posterior tibialis posterior
An extensor-flexor muscle not located in the anterior or posterior?
The muscles of the legs do not follow the generalization that extensor muscles are on the posterior and flexor muscles are on the anterior.
What are the muscle compartments in the ankle?
anterior compartment, lateral compartment, superficial posterior, deep posterior
What muscle forms the boundary for the anterior and posterior triangles in the neck?
sternocleidomastoid
Where are most flexor muscles located?
A flexor muscle is a muscle which bends or flexes a limb. Most flexor muscles are located on the anterior aspect of the body.
What is the antagonist of rhomboid muscle?
There are more than one: The deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major and minor and the subscapularis.
Which muscle involoves dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot?
The anterior and posterior compartment of the leg Anterior compartment: - Tibialis Anterior - Extensor Digitorium Longus - Extensor Hallucis Longus Posterior compartment: Deep: - Tibialis Posterior - Flexor Digitorium Longus - Flexor Digitorium Brevis
What joint is at deltoid muscle?
The deltoid muscle is the big muscle on the shoulder. It has three parts; the front or anterior, middle and back or posterior. It involves the shoulder joint.
What is antagonist to infraspinatus?
Subscapularis muscle
