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Definition of Pectoralis minor

1. Noun. A skeletal muscle that draws down the scapula or raises the ribs.

Definition of Pectoralis minor

1. Noun. The muscle that covers the heart organ. ¹

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Medical Definition of Pectoralis minor

1. Origin, third to fifth ribs at the costochondral articulations; insertion, tip of coracoid process of scapula; action, draws down scapula or raises ribs; nerve supply, medial pectoral nerve. Synonym: musculus pectoralis minor, smaller pectoral muscle. (05 Mar 2000)

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