medial pectoral nerve


me·di·al pec·to·ral nerve

[TA] a nerve that arises from the medial cord of the brachial plexus to supply the pectoral muscles; usually pierces the pectoralis minor, then continues to supply mainly the sternocostal portion of pectoralis major. Synonym(s): nervus pectoralis medialis [TA], medial anterior thoracic nerve

me·di·al pec·to·ral nerve

(mē'dē-al pek'tŏr-ăl nĕrv) [TA] Arises from medial cord of brachial plexus to supply pectoral muscles; usually pierces pectoralis minor, then continues to supply mainly the sternocostal portion of pectoralis major.
Synonym(s): medial anterior thoracic nerve, nervus pectoralis medialis.

medial pectoral nerve

A motor nerve originating in the medial cord of the brachial plexus and composed of axons C8–T1. It innervates the pectoralis minor muscle and a portion of the pectoralis major muscle. See also: nerve