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Per Król et al. 2007 Shoulder Left

M. Pectoralis Major Pars Abdominalis

Pectoralis Major (Abdominal Head) (Pec Abd L)

The M. Pectoralis Major Pars Abdominalis (Pectoralis Major (Abdominal Head)) is a muscle of the shoulder region. It is responsible for depression and adduction of arm, accessory respiratory muscle. This muscle is not covered by the official SENIAM catalogue — placement is based on established clinical literature. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).

Function

Depression and adduction of arm, accessory respiratory muscle

Opposite side: Pec Abd R
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Anatomy

Origin Rectus sheath, 6th–7th costal cartilage Insertion Crest of greater tubercle of humerus (caudal portion)

Test Movement

Pull arm from elevation downward-inward against resistance

This muscle has no SENIAM-standardized electrode position. Placement should be based on anatomical knowledge.

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