Which group of muscles connects the spinous processes of cervical and thoracic vertebrae with the vertebral border of the scapula?
A) trapezius group
B) rhomboideus group
C) intercostal group
D) pectoralis group
B
Explanation:
A) The trapezius group of muscles covers the dorsal surface of the neck and the scapula.
C) The intercostal group consists of two layers of muscles between the ribs that move the ribs during respiration.
D) The pectoralis group consists of the large muscles covering the ventral surface of the chest.
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