Term
| Pectoralis major :: Origin |
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Definition
| Clavicle, sternum, rib 1-6, cartilages |
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Term
| Pectoralis major :: Insertion |
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Definition
| Intertubercular sulcus of humerus |
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Term
| Pectoralis major :: Action |
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Definition
| Shoulder flexion, adducts and medially rotates arm |
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Term
| Serratus anterior :: Origin |
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Definition
| Lateral aspect of ribs 1-8 |
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Term
| Serratus anterior :: Insertion |
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Definition
| Medial border of anterior scapula |
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Term
| Serratus anterior :: Action |
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Definition
| Protracts and upwardly rotates scapula |
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Term
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Definition
| Lateral clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula |
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Term
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Definition
| Deltoid tuberosity of humerus |
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Definition
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Term
| Pectoralis minor :: Origin |
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Definition
| Anterior surface of ribs 3-5 |
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Term
| Pectoralis minor :: Insertion |
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Definition
| Coracoid process of scapula |
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Term
| Pectoralis minor :: action |
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Definition
| Draws scapula forward and inferiorly |
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Term
| External intercostals :: Origin |
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Definition
| Inferior border of rib above |
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Term
| External intercostals :: Insertion |
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Definition
| Superior border of rib below |
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Term
| External intercostals :: Action |
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Definition
| Elevates rib cage during inspiration |
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Term
| Internal intercostals :: Origin |
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Definition
| Superior border of rib below |
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Term
| Internal intercostals :: Insertion |
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Definition
| Inferior border of rib above |
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Term
| Internal intercostals :: Action |
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Definition
| Depresses rib cage during expiration |
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Term
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Definition
| Inferior border of rib and sternum, last 6 ribs and lumbar vertebrae |
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Definition
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Definition
| Flattens to increase thoracic volume for inspiration |
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