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What is the action of the levator scapulae?
The levator scapulae muscle primarily elevates and rotates the scapula (shoulder blade) downward and inward, allowing for movements such as shrugging the shoulders. It can also contribute to lateral flexion of the neck when acting unilaterally.
Which muscle does the lateral raise exercise primarily target?
The lateral raise exercise primarily targets the deltoid muscle in the shoulder.
Which muscle does the exercise "lateral raises" primarily target?
The exercise "lateral raises" primarily targets the deltoid muscle, which is located in the shoulder.
What does it mean when the term levator is part of the descriptive term for a muscle's action?
When the term "levator" is part of a muscle's action, it typically indicates that the muscle is involved in lifting or elevating a specific body part. For example, the levator scapulae muscle elevates the scapula (shoulder blade), while the levator anguli oris muscle elevates the angle of the mouth when smiling.
What part of the humerus forms the lateral contour of the shoulder?
The greater tuberosity of the humerus forms the lateral contour of the shoulder. The supraspinatus muscle attaches at the greater tuberosity.
Which muscle group is primarily worked by the standing lateral raise?
The standing lateral raise primarily works the shoulder muscles.
Where is the deltoid muscle found?
Deltoid tuberosity, a little prominence found midway on the lateral surface of the humerus. Right?
What muscle forms the lateral aspect of the thigh?
The muscle that forms the lateral aspect of the thigh is the tensor fasciae latae (TFL). It is a small, strap-like muscle located on the outer side of the thigh and plays a crucial role in stabilizing the hip and knee during movement. The TFL works in conjunction with the iliotibial band (IT band), which runs down the lateral side of the thigh.
What muscle attaches to a long bone which runs down the lateral aspect of the leg?
The Sartorius muscle - the longest muscle in the human body - is a long thin muscle that runs down the length of the thigh. Its upper portion forms the lateral border of the femoral triangle.
What is the shoulder muscle?
which one? there are more than ten muscles that the shoulder uses. assuming you're talking about the big one that contracts when you raise your arm to the side, that's your deltoid. the muscle that is important in shoulder adduction
What is a levitator muscle?
A muscle that raises or elevates a part.
What muscle elevates the mandible in the human and cat?
the masseter muscle
