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Anterior anatomical illustration of the human shoulder bones showing the clavicle, scapula, and humerus, with labeled features including the acromion, coracoid process, glenoid cavity, and key landmarks of the upper arm bone.

An anatomical illustration of the human upper limb and chest from the front, showing labeled muscles such as the deltoid, pectoralis major, biceps, triceps, and serratus anterior, along with the cephalic vein and thoracoacromial artery.

Detailed anatomical illustration of the human upper arm from the front, showing the superficial muscles, major nerves, and tendons. Key structures like the deltoid, biceps brachii, brachialis, and associated nerves are labeled.

Illustration of the human upper arm from a posterior view, showing labeled muscles and nerves including the triceps brachii, deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and several forearm extensor muscles.

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Anterior anatomical illustration of the human shoulder bones showing the clavicle, scapula, and humerus, with labeled features including the acromion, coracoid process, glenoid cavity, and key landmarks of the upper arm bone.

Bones of the shoulder

Anterior view of the bones of the right shoulder, showing the clavicle (collarbone),...

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An anatomical illustration of the human upper limb and chest from the front, showing labeled muscles such as the deltoid, pectoralis major, biceps, triceps, and serratus anterior, along with the cephalic vein and thoracoacromial artery.

muscles of the shoulder; human muscle system

Muscles of the shoulder.

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Detailed anatomical illustration of the human upper arm from the front, showing the superficial muscles, major nerves, and tendons. Key structures like the deltoid, biceps brachii, brachialis, and associated nerves are labeled.

Human muscle system

Muscles of the upper arm.

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Illustration of the human upper arm from a posterior view, showing labeled muscles and nerves including the triceps brachii, deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and several forearm extensor muscles.

arm muscles

Muscles of the upper arm (posterior view).

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