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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
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