Pectoralis Major

Pectoralis Major

Summary

Location:In the chest, running from the sternum and clavicle to the upper arm, forming the bulk of the chest muscles.

Information

Group:Shoulder
Subgroup:Pectoralis
Side(s) of body:Front
Function/Action:Shoulder Flexor, Shoulder Adductor, Shoulder Medial Rotator

Details

Joint:Shoulder
Bone:Humerus, Sternum, Clavicle
Origin:Clavicular head: Anterior surface of medial half of clavicle; Sternal head: Anterior surface of sternum.
Insertion:Lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus.