Anatomy of Pectoral Girdle Muscles Quiz

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Which muscle originates from the occipital bone and spinous processes of C7 – T12?

  • Deltoid
  • Pectoralis major
  • Levator scapulae (correct)
  • Rhomboids

Which muscle stabilizes and depresses the pectoral girdle?

  • Trapezius
  • Pectoralis minor
  • Serratus anterior (correct)
  • Subclavius

Which muscle inserts into the coracoid process of the scapula?

  • Trapezius
  • Pectoralis minor (correct)
  • Subclavius
  • Serratus anterior

Which muscle is responsible for adducting and rotating the scapula?

<p>Pectoralis major (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is innervated by the axillary nerve and inserts into the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus?

<p>Deltoid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Muscles of the Scapula and Arm

  • The trapezius muscle originates from the occipital bone and spinous processes of C7 – T12.
  • The pectoralis minor muscle stabilizes and depresses the pectoral girdle.
  • The pectoralis minor muscle inserts into the coracoid process of the scapula.
  • The serratus anterior muscle is responsible for adducting and rotating the scapula.
  • The deltoid muscle is innervated by the axillary nerve and inserts into the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.

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