Subclavius muscle

The video discusses the subclavius muscle, a small muscle in the shoulder girdle. It originates from the first rib and inserts at the lateral clavicle. Positioned behind the pectoralis major, it is innervated by the subclavian nerve. Its main function is to stabilize the clavicle during shoulder movements. The video encourages viewers to explore more anatomy resources on Kenhub.

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