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Which muscle in the pectoral region lies underneath the pectoralis major?
Which muscle in the pectoral region lies underneath the pectoralis major?
What is the function of the pectoralis major muscle?
What is the function of the pectoralis major muscle?
Which nerve innervates the pectoralis minor muscle?
Which nerve innervates the pectoralis minor muscle?
Where does the subclavius muscle originate from?
Where does the subclavius muscle originate from?
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Which nerve innervates the pectoralis major muscle?
Which nerve innervates the pectoralis major muscle?
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What is the function of the serratus anterior muscle?
What is the function of the serratus anterior muscle?
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What is the main difference between extrinsic and intrinsic shoulder muscles?
What is the main difference between extrinsic and intrinsic shoulder muscles?
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Which muscle is known as the most superficial of all back muscles?
Which muscle is known as the most superficial of all back muscles?
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What is the main function of the Latissimus dorsi muscle?
What is the main function of the Latissimus dorsi muscle?
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Where does the Levator scapulae muscle originate from?
Where does the Levator scapulae muscle originate from?
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Which nerve innervates the Rhomboid major muscle?
Which nerve innervates the Rhomboid major muscle?
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How many muscles are included in the scapulohumeral group in the intrinsic muscles?
How many muscles are included in the scapulohumeral group in the intrinsic muscles?
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Study Notes
Pectoral Region Muscles
- The pectoralis minor muscle lies underneath the pectoralis major muscle.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- The pectoralis major muscle is responsible for movements such as flexion, extension, and rotation of the shoulder joint.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- The pectoralis minor muscle is innervated by the medial pectoral nerve.
Subclavius Muscle
- The subclavius muscle originates from the first rib.
Pectoralis Major Muscle Innervation
- The pectoralis major muscle is innervated by the lateral and medial pectoral nerves.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- The serratus anterior muscle is responsible for rotating the scapula and helping to move the arm upward and forward.
Extrinsic and Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
- The main difference between extrinsic and intrinsic shoulder muscles is that extrinsic muscles originate from outside the shoulder region, while intrinsic muscles originate from within the shoulder region.
Back Muscles
- The trapezius muscle is known as the most superficial of all back muscles.
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
- The main function of the Latissimus dorsi muscle is to adduct, extend, and rotate the shoulder joint.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- The Levator scapulae muscle originates from the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae.
Rhomboid Major Muscle
- The Rhomboid major muscle is innervated by the dorsal scapular nerve.
Scapulohumeral Group
- The scapulohumeral group in the intrinsic muscles includes 17 muscles.
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Learn about the anatomy of the pectoralis major muscle, including its attachments, insertion, and functions. Understand the structure of the sternal and clavicular head and their roles in arm movement. Perfect for anatomy enthusiasts and medical students.
