Asked by carolyn guillen on May 31, 2024

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​The shoulders are protected by a triangle of muscle called this,which abducts the arm

A) ​abduction
B) ​anchor
C) ​aponeurosis
D) ​biceps
E) ​cramp
F) ​deltoid
G) ​dystrophy
H) ​gastrocnemius
I) ​gluteus medius
J) ​hamstring
K) ​hiccough
L) ​intercostal
M) ​musculoskeletal
N) ​pectoralis major
O) ​peristalsis

Deltoid

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that is responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Abducts

Refers to the movement of a body part away from the central axis or midline of the body.

Triangle

A polygon with three edges and three vertices, the simplest form of polygon in geometry.

  • Identify and describe the major muscles in the human body.
  • Match specific muscles to their locations and functions.
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Zybrea KnightJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
F
Explanation :
The deltoid muscle is the triangular muscle that covers the shoulder and is responsible for the abduction of the arm, moving it away from the body's midline.