Description
The muscles of the pectoral region are a group of muscles of the upper limb that attach to the sternum and anterior parts of ribs on one end, and to the scapula, clavicle, and humerus on the other. They are involved in movements of the shoulder and arm and help stabilize these during fine motor movements.
The muscles of the pectoral region consist of the:
- pectoralis major;
- pectoralis minor;
- subclavius;
- serratus anterior.
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Pectoral Muscle
The breast is a mass of glandular, fatty, and fibrous tissues positioned over the pectoral muscles of the chest wall and attached to the chest wall by fibrous strands called Cooper's ligaments.
