Pectoralis Major: Structure, Origins, Insertions, and More (+ 3D models)

Pectoralis Major: Structure, Origins, Insertions, and More (+ 3D models)

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Health Sciences, Biology

University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

The video tutorial provides an in-depth analysis of the pectoralis major muscle, covering its structure, divisions, origins, insertions, innervation, blood supply, and actions. It explains the muscle's three parts: clavicular, sternocostal, and abdominal heads, and their respective origins and insertions. The tutorial also discusses the blood supply from the thoracoacromial trunk and innervation by the pectoral nerves. A 3D model is used to visualize the muscle's anatomy, and the video concludes with a detailed explanation of the muscle's actions, including shoulder flexion, lateral flexion, and medial rotation.

Read more

4 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the abdominal head of the pectoralis major?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the innervation of the pectoralis major muscle.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What role does the pectoralis major play in arm wrestling?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do the origins of the pectoralis major differ from its insertions?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?

Discover more resources for Science