Asked by Andrew Torres on Jun 09, 2024
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Which muscle is located at the axillary border of the scapula where it originates?
A) teres major
B) infraspinatus
C) rhomboideus thoracis
D) supraspinatus
E) splenius
Axillary Border
The lateral edge of the scapula, extending from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle, important for muscle attachment.
Teres Major
Teres major is a muscle in the upper arm that helps in the rotation and adduction of the arm.
Infraspinatus
A muscle located on the back of the shoulder blade that helps in lateral rotation of the shoulder joint and stabilization of the humerus.
- Recognize certain muscles and their functional attributes within the anatomy of animals.
- Grasp the basic principles of muscle anatomy including origin, insertion, and action.
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william djohanJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The teres major muscle originates at the lateral border of the scapula, which is also referred to as the axillary border, making it the correct answer.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize certain muscles and their functional attributes within the anatomy of animals.
- Grasp the basic principles of muscle anatomy including origin, insertion, and action.