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Pectoralis Minor (Noun)

Meaning

A skeletal muscle that draws down the scapula or raises the ribs.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The pectoralis minor muscle originates from the second to fifth ribs and inserts into the coracoid process of the scapula.
  • In addition to its function in moving the scapula, the pectoralis minor muscle also helps to elevate the ribs during deep inspiration.
  • Damage to the pectoralis minor muscle or its tendons can lead to shoulder instability and impaired scapular movement.
  • The pectoralis minor muscle works synergistically with the serratus anterior muscle to upwardly rotate the scapula.
  • Weakening of the pectoralis minor muscle has been implicated in various shoulder injuries, including shoulder impingement syndrome.

Synonyms

  • Musculus Pectoralis Minor
  • Smaller Pectoral Muscle

Hypernyms

  • Musculus Pectoralis
  • Pectoral Muscle
  • Pecs
  • Pectoralis
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