All of the following muscles of the shoulder girdle helps in abduction of the upper limb, EXCEPT:
High-Yield Explanation
Latissimus dorsi helps in adduction of the upper limb. Muscles involved in abduction of the upper limb are:DeltoidSupraspinatusLong head of biceps brachiiSerratus anterior and trapezius helps in this movement by producing slight rotation of the scapula.Adductors of the upper limb are:Teres majorLatissimus dorsiPectoralis majorLong head of the triceps brachiiSho head of the biceps brachiiClavicular and spinal pas of the deltoidRef: Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Volume 1 By Werner Platzerpage 148.