Clavipectoral Triangle

Description

Deltopectoral Triangle

Illustration of clavipectoral triangle

Name

• Clavipectoral Triangle
• Deltopectoral Triangle
• Trigonum clavipectorale
• Mohrenheim's triangle
• Deltopectoral Groove
• Deltopectoral Interval
• Mohrenheim's Fossa
• Mohrenheim Fossa

General

• Anatomic region on the anterior shoulder
• It is bounded by the clavicle, pectoralis major and deltoid

Borders

• Superior: clavicle
• Medial: lateral border of pectoralis major
• Lateral: medial border of deltoid muscle

Contents

• Cephalic Vein
• Deltopectoral fascia

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Clinical Significance

Surgical

• Commonly used for surgical approach to the shoulder

Pathology

• Loss of the deltopectoral triangle is a clinical finding in shoulder dislocation

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See Also

• Shoulder Pain Main
• Shoulder Anatomy Main
• Physical Exam Shoulder

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