Pectoralis Major Flashcards
what type of muscle is the pectorals major
superficial associated with the upper limb anterior wall
what is the pectoralis major composed of
sternal and clavicular head
what does the clavicular head bind to
anterior surface of the medial clavicile
what does the sternocstal head bind to (3)
anterior surface of the sternum
superior six costal cartilages
aponeurosis of the external oblique
what do both heads attach to
interbercular sulcus of the humerus
what is the function (2 movements)
adducation and medial rotation of the upper limb
what is the blood supply (3)
Major peter and Thomas simultaneously left the army
Pectoral branch of the thoracoscopically artery
superior thoracic artery
lateral thoracic artery
what is the nerve supply
medial (C8,T1)
Lateral (C5-7)
Pectoral nerves
