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Iliani Ibarra
on Oct 12, 2024
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What is the large diamond-shaped muscle of the upper back?
A) levator scapulae
B) pectoralis minor
C) subclavius
D) trapezius
Upper Back
The region of the back that extends from the base of the neck to the bottom of the ribcage, involving several muscles and the thoracic spine.
Trapezius
A large superficial muscle that extends from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and to the scapula, functioning to move the shoulder blade and support the arm.
Levator Scapulae
A skeletal muscle situated at the back and side of the neck, responsible for elevating the scapula (shoulder blade).
- Locate the beginning and ending points of particular muscle groups.
- Scrutinize the muscular composition of the upper limb that enables defined movements.
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Learning Objectives
- Locate the beginning and ending points of particular muscle groups.
- Scrutinize the muscular composition of the upper limb that enables defined movements.