Pectoral Region Flashcards
Pectoral region muscles
Pectoralis major
Pectoralis minor
Serrated anterior
Subclavius
Pectoralis major
Origin
Clavicle are head = anterior surface of the medial clavicle
Sternocostal head = sternum/superior 6 costal cartilages
Pectoralis major
Insertion
Intertubercular sulcus of the humerus
Pectoralis major
Innervation
Lateral and medial pectoral nerves
Pectoralis major
Function
Adducts and medially rotates upper limb
Draws scapula anteroinferiorally
Pectoralis minor
Origin
3-5th ribs
Pectoralis minor
Insertion
Coracoid process of the scapula
Pectoralis minor
Innervation
Medial pectoral nerve
Pectoralis minor
Function
Stabilises scapula by drawing it anteroinferiorally
Serratus anterior
Border
Medial border of axilla
Serratus anterior
Origin
Lateral aspects of ribs 1-8
Serratus anterior
Insertion
Costal surface of the medial border of the scapula
Serratus anterior
Innervation
Long thoracic nerve
Serratus anterior
Function
Rotates scapula - allows the arm to be abducted over 90 degrees
Subclavius
Origin
Junction of the 1st rib and its costal cartilage