The _______ Muscle Adducts the Scapula and Rotates It and Draws

Question

The _______ muscle adducts the scapula and rotates it and draws the shoulders upward.
A) sternocleidomastoid
B) external oblique
C) pectoralis minor
D) trapezius

Accepted Answer

The trapezius muscle adducts the scapula (brings it closer to the spine) and rotates it, as well as drawing the shoulders upward. The sternocleidomastoid muscle is responsible for flexion and rotation of the head and neck. The external oblique muscle is located in the abdomen and aids in rotation and lateral flexion of the trunk. The pectoralis minor muscle, located in the chest, assists in stabilizing the scapula.