Asked by Yamilette Santos on Jul 02, 2024
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Which muscle of the rhomboideus group is NOT found in humans?
A) rhomboideus major
B) rhomboideus capitus
C) rhomboideus minor
Rhomboideus Major
A muscle in the back that connects the spine to the scapula, involved in retracting the shoulder blade.
- Identify muscles exclusive to specific species which are absent in humans.
Verified Answer
AC
Amber CorcoranJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The rhomboideus capitus muscle is not found in humans. It is a muscle specifically found in animals such as horses, responsible for connecting the skull to the neck. The rhomboideus major and minor muscles are both present in humans, and are responsible for retracting the scapula (shoulder blade) towards the spine.
Learning Objectives
- Identify muscles exclusive to specific species which are absent in humans.