loading...| Preferred Name | Pectoralis Muscle | |
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| Definitions |
Muscles of the upper chest. The term may refer to one of two muscles, the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The former is a thick muscle in the anterior portion of the chest. Its action involves flexion, medial rotation, and adduction of the humerus. The latter is a thin muscle located beneath the pectoralis major. Its action involves lowering the scapula and raising the ribs. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C33286 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A group of muscles on the exterior of the thorax, in general extending from the sternum to the humerus; primary function is movement of the upper forelimb. |
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C33286 |
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CDISC |
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| definition |
Muscles of the upper chest. The term may refer to one of two muscles, the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The former is a thick muscle in the anterior portion of the chest. Its action involves flexion, medial rotation, and adduction of the humerus. The latter is a thin muscle located beneath the pectoralis major. Its action involves lowering the scapula and raising the ribs. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C77529 |
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| label |
Pectoralis Muscle |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Pectoralis_Muscle |
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| Preferred_Name |
Pectoralis Muscle |
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NCIT:C33286 |
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| prefLabel |
Pectoralis Muscle |
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| Semantic_Type |
Anatomical Structure |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0030747 |
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