pectoral muscle

breast muscle

Muscles of the upper chest. The term may refer to one of two muscles, the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The former is a thick muscle in the anterior portion of the chest. Its action involves flexion, medial rotation, and adduction of the humerus. The latter is a thin muscle located beneath the pectoralis major. Its action involves lowering the scapula and raising the ribs.

Tür Bone
Ana Yapı thoracic segment muscle
Latince Adı breast muscle
FMA ID 37349

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What is the pectoral muscle?
Muscles of the upper chest. The term may refer to one of two muscles, the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The former is a thick muscle in the anterior portion of the chest. Its action involves flexion, medial rotation, and adduction of the humerus. The latter is a thin muscle located beneath
What is the Latin name for the pectoral muscle?
The Latin name for the pectoral muscle is breast muscle.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.