Subclavius muscle
Subclavius muscle
The Subclavius muscle (pronunciation: /sʌbˈkleɪviəs ˈmʌsəl/) is a small triangular muscle, located in the upper chest region of the human body.
Etymology
The term "Subclavius" is derived from Latin, where "sub" means under and "clavius" refers to the clavicle, indicating the muscle's location beneath the clavicle.
Anatomy
The Subclavius muscle originates from the first rib and its cartilage, and it inserts into the groove on the under surface of the clavicle. It is innervated by the nerve to subclavius, a branch of the brachial plexus. Its primary function is to stabilize the clavicle in its position in the sternoclavicular joint during movements of the upper limb.
Related Terms
- Clavicle: The bone in the human body from which the Subclavius muscle extends.
- Brachial Plexus: The nerve network sending signals from your spinal cord to your shoulder, arm and hand.
- Sternoclavicular joint: The joint at the base of the clavicle, which is stabilized by the Subclavius muscle during arm movements.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Subclavius muscle
- Wikipedia's article - Subclavius muscle
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