pectoralis major
main human chest muscle
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pectoralis major
Summary
pectoralis major is a class of anatomical entity[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- pectoralis major's instance of is recorded as class of anatomical entity[3].
- pectoralis major's instance of is recorded as chiral muscle organ type[4].
- pectoralis major is a type of pectoral muscle[5].
- pectoralis major is a type of particular anatomical entity[6].
- pectoralis major is part of muscle of thorax[7].
- pectoralis major's Commons category is recorded as Pectoralis major muscle[8].
- pectoralis major's described by source is recorded as Gray's Anatomy (20th edition)[9].
- pectoralis major's arterial supply is recorded as thoracoacromial artery[10].
- pectoralis major's arterial supply is recorded as lateral thoracic artery[11].
- pectoralis major's arterial supply is recorded as superior thoracic artery[12].
- pectoralis major's venous drainage is recorded as lateral thoracic vein[13].
- pectoralis major's venous drainage is recorded as pectoral veins[14].
- pectoralis major's innervated by is recorded as medial pectoral nerve[15].
- pectoralis major's innervated by is recorded as Lateral pectoral nerve[16].
- pectoralis major's muscle action is recorded as flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint[17].
- pectoralis major's muscle action is recorded as adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint[18].
- pectoralis major's muscle action is recorded as medial rotation of the arm at the shoulder joint[19].
- pectoralis major's muscle action is recorded as extension of the arm via the shoulder joint[20].
- pectoralis major's muscle origin is recorded as clavicle[21].
- pectoralis major's muscle origin is recorded as sternum[22].
- pectoralis major's muscle origin is recorded as costal cartilage[23].
- pectoralis major's muscle origin is recorded as Rectus sheath[24].
- pectoralis major's muscle insertion is recorded as intertubercular sulcus of the humerus[25].
Why It Matters
pectoralis major has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]