Description. The pectoralis minor is triangular in shape and is located under the pectoralis major, and both form the anterior wall of the axilla. It originates from the margins of the third to fifth ribs adjacent to the costochondral junction.
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A shortened pectoralis minor restricts flexion of the shoulder joint by limiting scapular rotation and preventing the glenoid cavity from attaining the cranial ...
May 28, 2023 · The pectoralis minor muscle is a small, flat, triangular-shaped muscle located in your chest. The muscle, also know known as pec minor, ...
Jun 30, 2022 · Mild scapular dyskinesia with subtle increased protraction is present and may be missed without detailed attention to scapular motion. Patients ...
Thoracic outlet syndrome is characterized by pain, paresthesia, muscle weakness, and arterial/venous symptoms caused by compression of the neurovascular ...
In the video below, Bertrand shows you how to release the pectoralis minor, which often becomes shortened for people with shoulder pain/dysfunction.
Pectoralis minor muscle is a thin, triangular muscle, situated at the upper part of the chest, beneath the pectoralis major in the human body.
Pectoralis Minor · Origin: 3rd to 5th ribs near their costal cartilages · Insertion: Medial border and superior surface of coracoid process of scapula · Action: ...