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.