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Which muscle is responsible for the protraction and upward rotation of the scapula?
Which muscle is responsible for the protraction and upward rotation of the scapula?
- Muscles of the back
- Pectoralis minor
- Subclavius
- Serratus anterior (correct)
What is the innervation of the Serratus anterior muscle?
What is the innervation of the Serratus anterior muscle?
- Long thoracic nerve (correct)
- Nerve to subclavius
- Axillary nerve
- Medial pectoral nerve
Which joint connects the shoulder girdle bones to the axial skeleton anteriorly?
Which joint connects the shoulder girdle bones to the axial skeleton anteriorly?
- Scapulothoracic joint
- Acromioclavicular joint
- Sternoclavicular joint (correct)
- Glenohumeral joint
Which muscle is responsible for depression and stabilization of the clavicle?
Which muscle is responsible for depression and stabilization of the clavicle?
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Which nerve is involved in the innervation of the Pectoralis minor muscle?
Which nerve is involved in the innervation of the Pectoralis minor muscle?
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Study Notes
Muscles of the Scapula
- The Serratus anterior muscle is responsible for the protraction and upward rotation of the scapula.
- The Serratus anterior muscle is innervated by the long thoracic nerve (C5-C7).
Shoulder Girdle Joints
- The sternoclavicular joint connects the shoulder girdle bones to the axial skeleton anteriorly.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- The Pectoralis minor muscle is responsible for depression and stabilization of the clavicle.
- The Pectoralis minor muscle is innervated by the medial pectoral nerve (C6-C8).
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