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The Human Body avian pectoral girdle Illustration of the human neck showing labeled muscles, arteries, veins, and bones, including the sternocleidomastoid, digastric, mylohyoid, trapezius, carotid artery, jugular vein, clavicle, and thyroid cartilage. An anatomical illustration of the human upper limb and chest from the front, showing labeled muscles such as the deltoid, pectoralis major, biceps, triceps, and serratus anterior, along with the cephalic vein and thoracoacromial artery. Detailed anatomical illustration of the human upper arm from the front, showing the superficial muscles, major nerves, and tendons. Key structures like the deltoid, biceps brachii, brachialis, and associated nerves are labeled.

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Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Pectoral Muscles. Mar 15, 2024
Media added. Dec 04, 2023
Links and video added. Apr 21, 2023
Corrected display issue. Mar 12, 2020
Add new Web site: TeachMeAnatomy - Muscles of the Pectoral Region. Jan 08, 2015
Add new Web site: TeachMeAnatomy - Muscles of the Pectoral Region. Jan 08, 2015
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Pectoral Muscles. Dec 01, 2010
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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