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What is an embolus?


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Levator Scapulae

A muscle located in the side and back of the neck that elevates the shoulder blade.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle that originates on the surface of the upper eight or nine ribs and inserts along the entire anterior length of the medial border of the scapula.

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the pectoralis major in the chest, which plays a role in movements of the shoulder.

Rhomboideus Major

A muscle in the upper back that connects the scapula with the vertebral column, aiding in the shoulder's retraction and rotation.

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