Definition of Musculus pectoralis minor

1. Noun. A skeletal muscle that draws down the scapula or raises the ribs.


Medical Definition of Musculus pectoralis minor

1. Origin, third to fifth ribs at the costochondral articulations; insertion, tip of coracoid process of scapula; action, draws down scapula or raises ribs; nerve supply, medial pectoral nerve. Synonym: musculus pectoralis minor, smaller pectoral muscle. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Pectoralis Minor

musculus orbicularis palpebrarum
musculus orbitalis
musculus orbitopalpebralis
musculus palatoglossus
musculus palatopharyngeus
musculus palatosalpingeus
musculus palatostaphylinus
musculus palmaris brevis
musculus palmaris longus
musculus papillaris
musculus pectineus
musculus pectoralis
musculus pectoralis major
musculus pectoralis major
musculus pectoralis minor (current term)
musculus pectoralis minor (current term)
musculus peroneocalcaneus
musculus peroneus brevis
musculus peroneus longus
musculus peroneus tertius
musculus petropharyngeus
musculus petrostaphylinus
musculus pharyngopalatinus
musculus piriformis
musculus plantaris
musculus platysma
musculus platysma myoides
musculus pleuroesophageus
musculus popliteus
musculus procerus

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