Identify the three muscles pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, deltoid whose names give you a clue about where they are located. Explain each answer.
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Pectoralis major: "Pectoralis" refers to the chest, and "major" indicates that this muscle is the larger of the two pectoral muscles. Therefore, the pectoralis major is located in the chest area and is responsible for movements such as flexion, adduction, and Show more…
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