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Which group of muscles is located in the posterior aspect of the shoulder?
Which group of muscles is located in the posterior aspect of the shoulder?
What is the primary function of the superficial back muscles?
What is the primary function of the superficial back muscles?
Which muscle group is NOT part of the superficial back muscles?
Which muscle group is NOT part of the superficial back muscles?
What is another name for the superficial back muscles?
What is another name for the superficial back muscles?
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How do the superficial back muscles contribute to overall shoulder movement?
How do the superficial back muscles contribute to overall shoulder movement?
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Study Notes
Posterior Aspect of the Shoulder
- The superficial back muscles are located in the posterior aspect of the shoulder.
Function of Superficial Back Muscles
- The primary function of the superficial back muscles is to control the movement of the scapula and assist in movements of the shoulder joint.
Muscles Not Part of Superficial Back Muscles
- The deep back muscles are not part of the superficial back muscles.
Alternative Name for Superficial Back Muscles
- The superficial back muscles are also known as the extrinsic back muscles.
Contribution to Shoulder Movement
- The superficial back muscles contribute to overall shoulder movement by controlling the movement of the scapula, which in turn helps to facilitate movements of the arm and shoulder joint.
- They help to rotate the scapula, elevate the scapula, and adduct the scapula.
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Test your knowledge on the group of muscles located in the posterior aspect of the shoulder and the primary functions of the superficial back muscles. Identify which muscle group is NOT part of the superficial back muscles and understand how these muscles contribute to overall shoulder movement.
