By Adducting the Scapulae and Palpating the Trapezius Muscle,one May

Question

By adducting the scapulae and palpating the trapezius muscle,one may touch the
A)median furrow.
B)spine of the scapula.
C)manubrium.
D)Iliac crest.
E)anterior superior iliac spine.

Accepted Answer

The trapezius muscle is a large muscle that extends from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and laterally to the spine of the scapula. By adducting the scapulae, the spine of the scapula becomes more prominent and palpable beneath the trapezius muscle.