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

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The rhomboid muscle is responsible for retracting the scapula (bringing it back towards the spine), elevating the scapula (lifting it up towards the head), and rotating the scapula downward. The other muscles listed have different actions and are not primarily involved in scapula adduction and rotation.

The Muscle That Adducts and Rotates the Scapula Downward Is