Origin
3rd to 5th rib.
Insertion
Scapula – coracoid process.
Blood supply
Thoracoacromial artery, lateral thoracic artery, superior thoracic artery.
Nerve supply
Medial pectoral nerve, lateral pectoral nerve.
Action
Its primary function is to shrug the shoulder forward.
Disease/Injury
A tight pectoralis minor can lead to pain in the neck and shoulder region and a bad posture.
Muscle Exercise
To strengthen the pectorals, push-ups, pec decks, bench press and chest dips are great exercises to perform.
Interesting facts
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