pectoral region Flashcards
Pectoralis Major : proximal
Medial ½ of clavicle, sternum, upper 6 costal cartilages, external oblique
Pectoralis Major: Innervation
Lateral and Medial Pectoral Nerves
Pectoralis Major : Action
adduct, medial rotation, flexion ( clavicular head) , extension of humerus (sternal head)
Pectoralis Major : distal
Intertubercular groove of the humerus
Pectoralis Minor: Proximal
Ribs 3-5
Pectoralis Minor: Distal
Coracoid Process of scapula
Pectoralis Minor : Innervation
Medial Pectoral Nerve
Pectoralis Minor : Action
Draws scapula inferior and anterior against thoracic wall
Subclavius: Proximal
1st rib
Subclavias: Distal
3rd of clavicle
Subclavius: Innervation
Nerve to subclavius
Subclavian: Action
Anchors and depresses clavicle, an extra layer of protection
Serratous Anterior “Boxers Muscle” : Proximal
Ribs 1-8
Serratous Anterior “Boxers Muscle” : Distal
Medial border of Scapula
Serratous Anterior “Boxers Muscle” : Innervation
Long thoracic Nerve
Serratous Anterior “Boxers Muscle” : Action
Holds scapula against thoracic wall rotates scapula
Breast
Adipose Tissue, Glands, Ducts, Suspensory ligaments, retromammary space
Lympatics
More than 75% of lymph from breast drains into axillary nodes, in particular the pectoral ( anterior) nodes
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