The clavipectoral fascia is a structure that extends from the clavicle medially to the costochondral joints and laterally to the coracoid process. It converges to form a protective sheath over the neurovascular structures in the axilla. Though continuous, it has been subdivided into different segments including the costocoracoid membrane, fascia of subclavius, costocoracoid ligament, and suspensory ligament of the axilla. The main function of the clavipectoral fascia is to allow smooth gliding movement of adjacent structures over each other.
The clavipectoral fascia is a structure that extends from the clavicle medially to the costochondral joints and laterally to the coracoid process. It converges to form a protective sheath over the neurovascular structures in the axilla. Though continuous, it has been subdivided into different segments including the costocoracoid membrane, fascia of subclavius, costocoracoid ligament, and suspensory ligament of the axilla. The main function of the clavipectoral fascia is to allow smooth gliding movement of adjacent structures over each other.
The clavipectoral fascia is a structure that extends from the clavicle medially to the costochondral joints and laterally to the coracoid process. It converges to form a protective sheath over the neurovascular structures in the axilla. Though continuous, it has been subdivided into different segments including the costocoracoid membrane, fascia of subclavius, costocoracoid ligament, and suspensory ligament of the axilla. The main function of the clavipectoral fascia is to allow smooth gliding movement of adjacent structures over each other.
The clavipectoral fascia is a structure that extends from the clavicle medially to the costochondral joints and laterally to the coracoid process. It converges to form a protective sheath over the neurovascular structures in the axilla. Though continuous, it has been subdivided into different segments including the costocoracoid membrane, fascia of subclavius, costocoracoid ligament, and suspensory ligament of the axilla. The main function of the clavipectoral fascia is to allow smooth gliding movement of adjacent structures over each other.
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Components clavipectoral fascia has been Although it is a single continuous fibrous sheath, the subdivided into different segments. laterally and At the most superficial part where it is attached tO the coracoid process blends with the upper two external intercostal membranes medially, it is referred to ns the costocoracoid membrane. At this level, the fascia splits and encompasses subclavius muscle (sometimes called the fasciaof subclavius) and is attached to the borders of the subclavian groove. The sheath reunites at the inferior border of subclavius muscle and forms awell defined thickeningcalled the costocoracoid ligament - Spanning the distance between the coracoid process and the first costochondral joint. The fascia continues loosely downward until it divides again at the superior border Of pectoralis minor and encloses the muscle. At theinferior level of pectoralis minor muscle. the fibers again reunite. As seen with the costocoracoid ligament, the fascia thickens to become the suspensory ligament of the axilla. Here, the suspensory ligament of the axilla is attached to the axillary fascia that forms floor of the axilla.
Function The main role of any fascia is to allW smooth movement of gdiacent structures over each other. The clavipectoral fascia is no different, in that it permits the gliding of pectoralis major
