Pectoralis Major – Clavicular head
Pectoralis Major – Clavicular head
☆Pectoralis Major
MusclePro
Anatomy
- Origin
- Medial half of the clavicle
- Insertion
Lateral lip of intertubercular (bicipital) groove of humerus, crest below greater tubercle of the humerus
- Nerve
Medial and lateral pectoral nerves (C5–C8, T1)
- Actions
- Together with the Pectoralis Major - Sternal Head: adduct, medially rotate arm;
- Clavicular part alone: flexes arm from full extension.
This entry is part of Knowlative Pro
The full entry includes: 2 images · 1 muscle test · 12 balancing items · 18 connections.
Knowlative PRO, with every entry and every connection, opens soon. Subscribe to the newsletter to be the first to know.
