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M. Pectoralis Major Pars Clavicularis

Pectoralis Major (Clavicular Head) (Pec Clav R)

The M. Pectoralis Major Pars Clavicularis (Pectoralis Major (Clavicular Head)) is a muscle of the shoulder region. It is responsible for anteversion, adduction, internal rotation at shoulder joint. 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

Anteversion, adduction, internal rotation at shoulder joint

Opposite side: Pec Clav L
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Electrode Placement (SENIAM)

2cm medial to anterior axillary fold

Orientation: Toward clavicle–axillary fold

Source: Król et al. 2007 ↗

Król H, Sobota G, Nawrat A. Effect of electrode position on EMG recording in pectoralis major. J Hum Kinet. 2007;17:105-112.

Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references →

Anatomy

Origin Medial half of clavicle Insertion Crest of greater tubercle of humerus

Test Movement

Horizontal adduction of arm at 90 degrees flexion against resistance

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

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In rehabilitation, the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular Head) is typically recorded to track progress and retrain activation.

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