Asked by Jaquelin Diosdado on Jul 07, 2024

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Which group of muscles covers the dorsal surface of the neck and scapula?

A) deltoid group
B) rhomboideus group
C) trapezius group
D) pectoralis group

Deltoid Group

A muscle group responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Rhomboideus Group

A collection of muscles in the back that connect the spinal column to the shoulder blades, aiding in the movement and stabilization of the scapula.

Trapezius Group

A major muscle group in the back that extends from the neck to the middle of the spine and out to the shoulder, involved in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the scapula.

  • Understand the arrangement and function of muscle groups covering different surfaces of the body.
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Mansi PatelJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The trapezius group of muscles covers the dorsal surface of the neck and scapula. The deltoid group is found on the lateral surface of the shoulder, the rhomboideus group is found between the scapula and the spine, and the pectoralis group is found on the anterior surface of the chest.