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the upper arm is located between the shoulder joint and elbow joint. It contains four muscles - three in the anterior compartment (biceps brachii, brachialis, coracobrachialis), and one in the posterior compartment (triceps brachii). In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the muscles of the upper arm - their attachments, innervation and actions.
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What is the main upper chest muscle called?
That is part of the pectoralis major.
Where is the startorious muscle located?
The sartorius muscle runs obliquely across the upper and anterior part of the thigh.
Which muscle protracts and depresses the scapula?
The serratus anterior muscle protracts and depresses the scapula. It originates on the upper ribs and inserts along the medial border of the scapula. This muscle is important for stabilizing the scapula during movements like pushing and reaching overhead.
Which muscle is attached to the vertebral edge of the scapula?
Posterioly there are the Rhomboideus major and minor and levator scapula. While anteriorly is the upper three digitations of serratus anterior.
What major abductor muscle of the upper arm is the?
Teres major muscle
Which muscle form the middle wall of axilla?
upper 4 ribs and there intercostal muscles.upper part of serratus anterior muscle
What is the muscle that pulls the scapula medially?
The subscapularis muscle medially rotates the scapula. The muscle is innervated by the upper and lower subscapular nerves.
What are the Two anterior aspect of the upper thigh?
The two anterior aspects of the upper thigh are the quadriceps femoris muscle group and the sartorius muscle. The quadriceps femoris group is a large muscle that covers the front of the thigh and is responsible for extending the knee joint. The sartorius muscle is the longest muscle in the body and helps with flexing the hip and knee joints and rotating the thigh.
What muscle contract to move the foot to move it up?
The muscle responsible for moving the foot upwards is the tibialis anterior. This muscle is located in the front of the leg and helps with dorsiflexion of the foot, which raises the toes towards the shin.
What is the strongest protractor of the scapula?
The strongest protractor of the scapula is the serratus anterior muscle. It originates from the upper ribs and inserts along the medial border of the scapula. Contraction of the serratus anterior muscle pulls the scapula forward around the rib cage.
The triceps are the major muscle of the calves?
No. The triceps is an upper arm muscle
What are some effective exercises for targeting the serratus anterior muscle?
Some effective exercises for targeting the serratus anterior muscle include push-ups with a protraction at the top, scapular punches, and dumbbell pullovers. These exercises help strengthen and tone the serratus anterior muscle, which is important for shoulder stability and overall upper body strength.
