In pigs, the pectoralis group of muscles consists of ________ muscles, while in humans it consists of ________

A) one; three
B) two; three
C) three; one
D) three; two


D
Explanation:
A) The pectoralis group consists of the large muscles covering the ventral surface of the chest. There are three subdivisions in the pig, while only two in humans.
B) The pectoralis group consists of the large muscles covering the ventral surface of the chest. There are three subdivisions in the pig, while only two in humans.
C) The pectoralis group consists of the large muscles covering the ventral surface of the chest. There are three subdivisions in the pig, while only two in humans.
D) The pectoralis group consists of the large muscles covering the ventral surface of the chest. There are three subdivisions in the pig, while only two in humans.

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