Asked by Joscelyn Riddles on Apr 24, 2024

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Which of the following muscles is NOT located in the neck?

A) mylohyoid
B) sternohyoid
C) digastric
D) teres major
E) sternomastoid

Digastric

A muscle located under the jaw that acts in the process of opening the mouth and depressing the mandible.

Sternomastoid

A muscle in the side of the neck, extending from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone, involved in head and neck movement.

Teres Major

A muscle in the upper arm that assists in the rotation and adduction of the shoulder.

  • Note specific muscles and their uses within the framework of animal anatomy.
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Latrice Wilson5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The teres major muscle is not located in the neck. It is located in the shoulder region and is responsible for shoulder adduction and medial rotation. The other muscle choices, mylohyoid, sternohyoid, digastric, and sternomastoid, are all located in the neck region.