The muscle that adducts and rotates the scapula laterally is the
A)rhomboid.
B)levator scapulae.
C)serratus anterior.
D)pectoralis minor.
E)subclavius.

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The muscle that adducts and rotates the scapula laterally is the rhomboid. The rhomboid muscles (major and minor) originate from the spinous processes of the vertebrae in the thoracic region and attach to the medial border of the scapula. Their primary functions are to retract and elevate the scapula, as well as rotate it laterally. The other muscles listed (levator scapulae, serratus anterior, pectoralis minor, and subclavius) have different functions related to scapular movement and stabilization.

The Muscle That Adducts and Rotates the Scapula Laterally Is