Muscles of pectoral region Flashcards
1
Q
Pectoralis major
A
Origin:
- Medial half od clavical
- Anterior surface of sternum
- First seven costal cartilages
- Aponeurosis of external oblique
Insertion:
- Lateral lip of intertubercular sulcus of humerus (Grays)
OR
- Crest of the greater tubercle (Thieme)
Innervation:
- Medial and lateral pectoral nerves
Function:
- Adduction
- Medial rotation
- Flexion of the humerus at the shoulder joint

2
Q
Pectoralis minor
A
Origin:
- Anterior surfaces of the third, fourth and fifth ribs
- Deep fascia overlaying the related intercostal spaces
Insertion:
- Coracoid process of scapula
Innervation:
- Medial pectoral nerves
Function:
- Depresses tip of shoulder
- Protracts scapula

3
Q
Subclavius
A
Origin:
- Rib 1 at junction between rib and costal cartilage
Insertion:
- Groove on inferior surface of middle third of clavicle
Innervation:
- Nerve to subclavis
Function:
- Pulls clavicle medially to stabilize sternoclavicular joints
- Depresses tip of shoulder
