Which muscle causes retraction of scapula ?
Correct Answer: Rhomboideus major
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Rhomboideus major Movements of scapula Muscles causing movements Elevation Trapezius (upper pa), levator scapulae Depression Pectoralis minor, serratus anterior Protraction Serratus anterior, pectoralis minor Retraction Rhomboideus major Rhomboideus minor, Trapezius Forward rotation of inferior angle(for overhead abduction) Trapezius (upper fibers), serratus anterior (lower fibers) Backward rotation Levator scapulae, rhomboideus major and minor
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