Clavipectoral triangle

Clavipectoral triangle
Superficial muscles of the chest and front of the arm.
Superficial veins of the upper limb.
Latin	trigonum clavipectorale

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:

• Pectoralis major muscle
• Deltoid muscle
• Clavicle

It contains the cephalic vein,^[1] and deltopectoral fascia, which is a layer of deep fascia that invests the three structures that make up the border of the triangle, and also the cephalic vein in the triangle.

The subclavian vein and the subclavian artery may be accessed via this triangle, as they are deep to it.

See also

• Deltopectoral groove

References

1. ^ Anatomy at Dartmouth shoulder/surface/surface1

External links

• SUNY Labs 04:03-0101 - "Pectoral Region: Deltopectoral Triangle"

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