clavipectoral fascia

clavipectoral fascia definition - medical

clav·i·pec·to·ral fascia (klăvˌə-pĕkˈtər-əl)

noun
A fascia that extends between the coracoid process, the clavicle, and the thoracic wall, envelops the subclavian and the smaller pectoral mucles, and forms a strong membrane in the interval between them.

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