Which muscle elevates the scapula?

A) levator scapulae
B) pectoralis minor
C) rhomboid major
D) serratus anterior


A
Explanation:
B) The pectoralis minor rotates the scapula so that the glenoid cavity moves downward.
C) The rhomboid major adducts the scapula and performs downward rotation.
D) The serratus anterior rotates the scapula so the glenoid cavity moves superiorly.

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