PECTORALIS MINOR
\pˌɛktɔːɹˈɑːliz mˈa͡ɪnə], \pˌɛktɔːɹˈɑːliz mˈaɪnə], \p_ˌɛ_k_t_ɔː_ɹ_ˈɑː_l_i_z m_ˈaɪ_n_ə]\
Definitions of PECTORALIS MINOR
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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This muscle is situate beneath the preceding, at the anterior and upper part of the chest. It is flat and triangular; is attached by its base, which appears digitated, to the upper edge and outer surface of the 3d, 4th, and 5th true ribs, and is inserted at the anterior part of the coracoid process. The pectoralis minor draws the scapula forwards and downwards, and makes it execute a rotatory motion, by virtue of which its inferior angle is carried backwards, and the anterior depressed. When the shoulder is fixed, it elevates the ribs to which it is attached, and aids in the dilatation of the chest.
By Robley Dunglison
