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Rotator cuff muscles connect the scapula to the greater and lesser tubercles of

ID: 3478082 • Letter: R

Question

Rotator cuff muscles connect the scapula to the greater and lesser tubercles of the___________.

humerus

radius

scapula

ulna

The latissimus dorsi___________.

extends, flexes, abducts, and medially and laterally rotates the shoulder

depresses and protracts the shoulder

extends, adducts, and medially rotates the shoulder

protracts the shoulder and rotates the scapula

which of the following terms might be found in the name of a muscle that decreases the angle at a joint?

flexor

extensor

adductor

abductor

Muscles of the posterior compartment of the forearm ___________.

extend the hands and fingers

perform fine motor skills

flex the hands and fingers

pronate the forearm

Explanation / Answer

Rotator cuff muscles connect the scapula to the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus.

The latissimus dorsi extends ,adducts and medially rotates the shoulder.

Flexor is the name of muscle that decreases the angle at the joint.

Muscles of the posterior compartment of the forearm extends the hands and fingers.