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 shoulder, human shoulder. It is also known as the 'common shoulder muscle', particularly in other animals such as the domestic cat. Anatomically, the deltoid muscle is made up o ...
and
pectoralis major.
It is the location through which the
cephalic vein
In human anatomy, the cephalic vein (also called the antecubital vein) is a superficial vein in the arm. It is the longest vein of the upper limb. It starts at the anatomical snuffbox from the radial end of the dorsal venous network of hand, a ...
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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