Pectoralis Minor


Summary

Location: In the chest, beneath the pectoralis major, attaching the scapula to the ribcage.

Information

Group: Shoulder
Subgroup: Pectoralis
Side(s) of body: Front
Function/action: Scapular Depressor, Scapular Protractor, Rib Elevator

Details

Joint: Scapulothoracic, Sternoclavicular
Bone: Scapula, Clavicle
Origin: Third to fifth ribs.
Insertion: Coracoid process of scapula.