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This short video shows m. pectoralis major (large chest muscle) in the context of “Muscular pains in the chest and abdomen.” The muscle is located in the front of the chest. It starts at the collarbone, sternum and ribs and attaches to the humerus. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
The muscle is located in the front of the chest. It starts at the collarbone, sternum and ribs and attaches to the humerus. The clip places this within “Muscular pains in the chest and abdomen” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscular pains in the chest and abdomen.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.