Figure muscle - pectoralis major

Illustration of the large pectoral muscle (Musculus pectoralis major): chest seen from the front (A) and from the side (B).

Pectoralis major
Pectoralis major muscle

  1. Pectoralis major (1a. + 1b. + 1c.)
    Pectoralis major muscle
    1a. Collarbone portion -
    Pars clavicularis
    1b. Sternum-rib area -
    Pars sternocostalis
    1c. Abdominal area -
    Pars abdominalis
  2. Collarbone -
    Clavicle
  3. Upper arm shaft -
    Corpus humeri
  4. 7th rib - Costa VII
  5. Costal cartilage -
    Cartilago costalis
  6. 2nd rib - Costa II
  7. Sternum - sternum

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