Pectoralis Major

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Origin

  • medial half clavicle
  • sternum
  • upper 6 costal cartilages

Insertion

  • lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus

Nerve Supply

  • medial pectoral nerve from medial cord brachial plexus
  • lateral pectoral nerve from lateral cord brachial plexus

Action

  • Adducts arm
  • medial rotation
  • flex arm
 

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