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Pectoralis Major – large muscle in chest. Amongst its functions are to raise arm up, bring arm across the chest, and rotate arm.

Deltoid – this muscle goes over the top of the shoulder. The front of it lifts the arm forward, the middle lifts the arm sideways, and the back lifts backwards.

Trapezius – this is a kite shaped muscle in the upper back. It moves, rotates and stabilises the shoulder blade.

Subclavius – muscle situated between collar bone and first rib. Moves shoulder downwards and forwards.

Scalenes – these muscles are situated in the neck. They bend and flex the neck.

Sternocleidomastoid – muscle that runs up either side of the front of the neck at an angle. Bends head forward and moves it side to side.

Platysma – muscle at the front of the neck that wrinkles the skin of the neck.

Capitis oblique superior and inferior – these muscles are in the nape of the neck. Their main functions are to extend and rotate the head.

Can improve body awareness

Can improve body image