The muscle that abducts and extends the humerus is the
A)latissimus dorsi.
B)pectoralis major.
C)coracobrachialis.
D)deltoid.

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The muscle that abducts and extends the humerus is the deltoid. The latissimus dorsi is responsible for adducting, extending, and internally rotating the humerus. The pectoralis major is responsible for adducting, flexing, and internally rotating the humerus. The coracobrachialis is responsible for flexing and adducting the humerus.

The Muscle That Abducts and Extends the Humerus Is the