The pectoralis major ________

A) acts as an agonist in flexion, adduction, and medial rotation at the shoulder
B) is the prime mover in abduction, flexion, extension, and medial and lateral rotation at the shoulder
C) rotates the scapula
D) acts as an agonist in depression and protraction of the shoulder


A

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