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Romboids
Scapular protraction Palpate the serratus anterior Serratus Anterior
on the lateral ribs just
lateral to the inferior angle of
the scapula
Shoulder flexion The anterior deltoid is Anterior deltoid
palpated immediately
anterior to glenohumeral Coracobrachialis
joint. Coracobrachialis may Biceps
be palpated medially to
the tendon of the long
head of the biceps, which
is palpated on the anterior
aspect of the humerus.
Anterior Deltoid