What is an incorrect statement about the muscles that produce movement of the scapula on the thorax to help maintain the position of the glenoid relative to the humerus?
A) The serratus anterior abducts and downwardly rotates the scapula.
B) The middle trapezius adducts the scapula.
C) The lower trapezius adducts and depresses the scapula.
D) The upper trapezius elevates the scapula.
E) The levator scapula elevates the scapula.

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The serratus anterior actually protracts (abducts) and upwardly rotates the scapula, not downwardly rotates it.

What Is an Incorrect Statement About the Muscles That Produce