Pectoral region and axilla

Left sternoclavicular joint capsule and ligaments

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Pectoral region and axilla

Left sternoclavicular joint capsule and ligaments

The left sternocleidomastoid muscle has been removed.

1. Left sternohyoid muscle
2. Anterior jugular veins (cut off)
3. Jugular venous arch (situated in suprasternal space)
4. Sternal origin of sternocleidomastoid muscle
5. Upper pointer: Interclavicular ligament Lower pointer: Manubrium of sternum (covered by periosteum)
6. Pectoralis major muscle
7. Inferior deep cervical lymph node
8. Superficial fascia (middle layer)
9. Clavicle
10. Clavicular branch of thoracoacromial artery
11. Sternoclavicular joint capsule (pointer on sternoclavicular ligament)
12. Tendon of origin of subclavius muscle
13. Rib I (covered by membrane)