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Pectoralis
Meaning: The large chest muscle responsible for arm movements across the body.
In practice: Bench pressing develops the pectoralis major.
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Which word means: Muscles between the shoulder blades that retract the scapula.
Answer: Rhomboid
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Answer: Infraspinatus
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