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Bookmark or Share- Muscles of the Pectoral Region - Major - Minor - TeachMeAnatomyThere are three muscles that lie in the pectoral region and exert a force on the upper limb. They are the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and the serratus anterior. In this article, we shall learn about the anatomy of the muscles of the anterior chest.
- Chest (Thoracic) & Pectoral Muscles: Anatomy & DiagramDome-shaped sheet muscle between the thoracic and abdominal cavities, separating the two. Muscles like the pectoralis major and minor attach to both the axial and appendicular skeletons, making them axioappendicular muscles. Their actions often involve helping shoulder and arm movements.
- Pectoralis Major: Origin, Insertion, Action, Innervation, DiagramThe pectoralis major is a large, triangular, or fan-shaped superficial muscle lying at the anteriormost position in the chest cavity. It forms the front wall of the axilla, making up most of the chest and breast. The paired muscle is often called the ‘pecs’ in combination with the smaller muscle pectoralis minor.
- Pectoralis Major: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell HealthThese large muscles help you move your shoulder. These muscles help pull your arm across the front of your body. Injury to the pectoralis major can cause shoulder pain and limit your ability to use your arm fully. The pectoralis major is superficial, making it easy to see and palpate (feel).
- Anatomy, Thorax, Pectoralis Major Major - StatPearls - NCBI BookshelfThe pectoralis major is the superior most and largest muscle of the anterior chest wall. It is a thick, fan-shaped muscle that lies underneath the breast tissue and forms the anterior wall of the axilla.
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