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Describe the muscles involved in throwing.

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Throwing consists of two phases, first phase is preparatory phase and second phase is throwing phase. 

  • During preparatory phase following muscles contribute: 
  • Posterior deltoids and latissimus dorsi muscles create horizontal hyperextension at shoulder. 
  • Triceps brachii create extension at elbow. 
  • During throwing phase following muscles contribute: 
  • Posterior deltoids and latissimus dorsi muscles create horizontal flexion at shoulder. 
  • Biceps brachii muscles create flexion at elbow.


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