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The Thoracic Cavity
Muscles and Structures of the Thoracic Wall
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/13/2013

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Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition
Flexion of the humerus
Adduction of the humerus
Medial Rotation of the humerus

Medial Pectoral and Lateral Pectoral Nerves
Term
Pectoralis Minor
Definition
Pulls the Scapula inferiorly and medially
Attached to the coracoid process and ribs 3-5 

Medial Pectoral Nerve
Term
Serratus Anterior
Definition

Upward rotation and protraction of the scapula


Long Thoracic Nerve

Term
Types of the Innermost Intercostals
Definition
Transversus thoracis
Innermost Intercostals
Subcostals
Term
External Intercostal Muscles
Definition
Raises ribs during inspiration
Provides stability and support to the chest wall
Term
Internal Intercostal Muscles
Definition
Lowers the ribs during expiration, supports and stabilizes the chest wall
Term
Innermost Intercostals
Definition
Rasies the ribs during inspiration
Term
Muscles over which the mammary gland sits
Definition
Pectoralis Major 
Serratus anterior
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