The Pectoralis minor depresses the point of the shoulder, drawing the scapula inferior and medial, towards the thorax, and throwing its inferior angle posteriorly. It may also help with forced expiration and stablizing the area when other muscles are used.
Pectoralis minor.
there are two muscles with pectoralis in their name, Pectoralis Major and Pectoralis Minor. Pectoralis Major is the main muscle of the chest and pectoralis minor is deep to it (so you can't feel it because pectoralis major completely covers it)
pectoralis major and pectoralis minor
The Pectoralis Major (large superficial) and Pectoralis Minor
pectoralis minor and subclavius muscle.
No. They are synergists to each other.
The pectoralis is really two muscles the pectoralis major and the pectoralis minor. It is responsible for flexing or twisting motion of the arm for example lifting something or throwing a ball. The pectoralis major is also key to keeping the arm connected to the trunk of the body.
Yes, the pectoralis major is responsible for movements like shoulder flexion, adduction, and medial rotation, while the pectoralis minor assists in stabilizing the scapula by depressing and protracting it. They work together to facilitate various arm and shoulder movements.
No, the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor are not antagonistic muscles. They are both located in the chest region and work together to perform movements like shoulder adduction and internal rotation. Antagonistic muscles work in opposition to each other.
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Pectoralis Minor
Yes, the pectoralis major is responsible for movements like arm flexion and horizontal adduction of the shoulder. In contrast, the pectoralis minor is involved in stabilizing the scapula by drawing it forward and downward.