The pectoralis minor is labeled B. C A D E

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The image shows a detailed anatomical model of the human torso, highlighting various muscles. Each muscle is labeled with a letter:

- **A**: A muscle located near the front upper area of the chest.
- **B**: A muscle just below and slightly to the left of the labeled A.
- **C**: A muscle further down on the side of the torso.
- **D**: A muscle positioned towards the right upper chest area.
- **E**: A muscle located near the center of the torso.

At the top, the question asks: "The pectoralis minor is labeled," followed by multiple-choice options:

- E
- A
- D
- C

The question encourages identifying which label refers to the pectoralis minor muscle.
Transcribed Image Text:The image shows a detailed anatomical model of the human torso, highlighting various muscles. Each muscle is labeled with a letter: - **A**: A muscle located near the front upper area of the chest. - **B**: A muscle just below and slightly to the left of the labeled A. - **C**: A muscle further down on the side of the torso. - **D**: A muscle positioned towards the right upper chest area. - **E**: A muscle located near the center of the torso. At the top, the question asks: "The pectoralis minor is labeled," followed by multiple-choice options: - E - A - D - C The question encourages identifying which label refers to the pectoralis minor muscle.
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The given image shows the ventral muscles of the upper body. The pectoralis minor muscle is one of the muscles of the pectoral region which is present on the ventral side of the human body and lies under the cover of pectoralis major. Along with pectoralis major, it forms part of the anterior wall of the axilla region.

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