Pectoralis Minor

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.