Pectoralis Major+Minor

Cross diver massage strokes performed upon the Coracoclavicular and Coracuacromial ligaments will be applied directly superior to the-

Pectoralis minor

What muscle can be papulated at the anterior border of the axillary space?

Pectoralis major

The costal fibers of the pectoralis Major will aid in a client with-

Throwing a bowling ball

Which scapula landmark is felt most lateral upon the scapula bone?

Acromion

Which muscle allows for movements within multiple anatomical planes?

Pectoralis major

What is an action of the pectoralis minor?

Abduct the scapula

What is the insertion of the pectoralis minor?

Medial surface of coracoid process of the scapula

What is the origin of the pectoralis minor?

3rd, 4th, 5th ribs

What movement would shorten the fibers of pectoralis minor?

Abduction of the scapula

The pectoralis minor attaches to what bony landmark?

Coracoid process

The pectoralis minor is located deep to which muscle?

Pectoralis major

On what structure could the pectoralis minor create a neurovascular compression?

Brachial plexus

Flexing the shoulder and pulling the arm anteriorly while palpitating the pectoralis Major in a sidelying position has what benefit?

Brings pectoralis Major off the chest wall while breast tissue falls away from area

If you follow the fibers of pectoralis Major laterally, they blend with the fibers of what muscle?

Deltoid

What is the MOST important aspect of your approach to palpating near breast tissue?

Communicating with partner

What is an action of the pectoralis major's upper fiber?

Horizontally abduct the shoulder

What is the insertion of the pectoralis major?

crest of greater tubercle of humerus

What is a part of the origin of the pectoralis Major?

Medial half of the clavicule and sternum

What muscle is an antagonist to itself?

Pectoralis major

What muscle is divided into three segments: clavicular, sternal, + costal?

Pectoralis major

What is acting as an antagonist to the biceps branchis during shoulder flexion?

Pectoralis Major (c.fibers)