SUBCLAVIUS

SUBCLAVIUS

The subclavius is a small triangular muscle that lies just below the clavicle.

Origin

1st rib

Insertion

Clavicle

Blood supply

Thoracoacromial artery, suprascapular artery.

Nerve supply

Nerve to subclavius.

Action

The muscle is responsible for depression of the shoulder and elevation of the 1st rib.

Disease/Injury

NA

Muscle exercise

NA

Interesting facts

The subclavius muscle connects the clavicle and the 1st rib.

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