The deltopectoral groove is an indentation in the muscular structure between the
deltoid muscle
The deltoid muscle is the muscle forming the rounded contour of the human shoulder. It is also known as the 'common shoulder muscle', particularly in other animals such as the domestic cat. Anatomically, the deltoid muscle appears to be made up o ...
and
pectoralis major
The pectoralis major () is a thick, fan-shaped or triangular convergent muscle, situated at the chest of the human body. It makes up the bulk of the chest muscles and lies under the breast. Beneath the pectoralis major is the pectoralis minor, a ...
.
It is the location through which the
cephalic vein
In human anatomy, the cephalic vein is a superficial vein in the arm. It originates from the radial end of the dorsal venous network of hand, and ascends along the radial (lateral) side of the arm before emptying into the axillary vein. At the ...
passes and where the
coracoid process
The coracoid process (from Greek κόραξ, raven) is a small hook-like structure on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula (hence: coracoid, or "like a raven's beak"). Pointing laterally forward, it, together with the ...
is most easily palpable.
See also
*
Deltopectoral triangle
The clavipectoral triangle (also known as the deltopectoral triangle) is an anatomical region found in humans and other animals. It is bordered by the following structures:
* Clavicle (superiorly)
* Lateral border of Pectoralis Major (medially ...
Additional images
File:Gray410.png, Superficial muscles of the chest and front of the arm.
File:Gray574.png, Superficial veins of the upper limb
References
External links
Diagram at anatomyatlases.org(see #91)
* http://ect.downstate.edu/courseware/haonline/labs/L06/020200.htm
Upper limb anatomy
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