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.
Verified Answer
ZK
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.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the major muscles in the human body.
- Match specific muscles to their locations and functions.