Anatomy · Upper Limb

Clavipectoral fascia

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  • Clavipectoral fascia: strong fascial sheet deep to the clavicular head of pectoralis major, filling the space between the clavicle and pectoralis minor.

Extent

Attachments of the clavipectoral fascia

Direction

Above

Attachment
Clavicle

Below

Attachment
Axillary fascia

Medial

Attachment
First rib and costoclavicular ligament; blends with external intercostal membrane of upper two intercostal spaces

Lateral

Attachment
Coracoid process; blends with coracoclavicular ligament
  • Encloses two muscles: subclavius (upper part) and pectoralis minor (lower part).