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what muscle can bring the arm down from a raised position (as in swimming)?
trapezius
latissimus dorsi
deltoid
biceps brachii
The latissimus dorsi muscle is responsible for adducting the arm, which includes bringing the arm down from a raised position as in swimming. The trapezius is involved in shoulder - blade movement and some neck movements. The deltoid is mainly for arm abduction and other shoulder - related movements. The biceps brachii is for elbow flexion and forearm supination.
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Latissimus dorsi