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pectoral muscle

Term ID
UBERON:0001495
Synonyms
  • breast muscle
  • M. pectoralis
  • muscle of pectoral part of chest
  • muscle of pectoral region
  • pectoralis
  • pectoralis group muscle
  • pectoralis muscle
Definition
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.
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