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Pectoralis Major and minor
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Action of all fibers of Pectoralis Major
adduct the shoulder
medially rotate the shoulder
Assist to elevate the thorax during forced inhalation with the arm fixed
origin of pectoralis major
medial half of clavice
sternum
and cartlidge of
1-6 ribs
action of upper fibers of pectoralis major
flex the shoulder
horizontally adduct the shoulder
action of lower fibers of Pectoralis Major
extend the shoulder
insertion of pectoralis major
crest of greater tubercle of humerus
action of Pectoralis Minor
Depress the scapula
abduct the scapula
downwardl rotate the scapula
with the scapula fixed also assist to elevate the thorax during forced inhalation
origin of Pectoralis Minor
3-5 ribs
insertion of pectoralis minor
medial surface of coracoid process of the scapula
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jcandyj_80alba
ID
149967
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Pectoralis Major and minor
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Pectoralis Major and Minor
Updated
2012-04-25T07:22:55Z
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