The pectoralis major is a muscle of the anterior chest wall. It is a large fan-shaped muscle, which is composed of a sternal head and a clavicular head. Attachments: Clavicular head originates from the anterior surface of the medial clavicle. Sternocostal head originates from the anterior surface of the sternum, the superior six costal cartilages and the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle. The distal attachment of both heads is onto the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus. Function: Adduction and medial rotation of the upper limb. Innervation: Lateral and medial pectoral nerves. Blood supply: Pectoral branch of thoracoacromial artery and branches from the internal thoracic artery. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2025) Fig 1The sternal and clavicular heads of the pectoralis major. Pro Feature - 3D Model You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our 3D Model Library Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way. Learn More Print Article Rate This Article