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pectoralis minor [‚pek·tə′ral·əs ′mīn·ər] (anatomy) The small, deep muscle connecting the third to fifth ribs with the scapula. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 31) Additionally, in the non-weight-bearing shoulder, these kinematic alterations in scapular motion have been associated with decreases in serratus muscle activity, increases in upper trapezius muscle activity, or a shortened pectoralis minor muscle. The author has attempted to highlight this link by demonstrating an association between postural alignment of the scapula and a structural alteration in pectoralis minor muscle length. For example, in a study of the relationship between scapular protraction and muscle force of the trapezius and pectoralis minor muscles, DiVeta et al[12] used a normalized ratio of scapular protraction. |
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