costocoracoid membrane

noun

: a strong fascia that ensheathes and extends between the subclavius and pectoralis minor muscles and protects the axillary vessels and nerves

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“Costocoracoid membrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/costocoracoid%20membrane. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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