Subclavius

Region: Chest Muscles · All chest muscles

Subclavius at a glance

OriginJunction of the first rib and its cartilage
InsertionUnderside of the middle third of the clavicle (subclavian groove)
ActionsAnchors and depresses the clavicle; Cushions the subclavian vessels if the clavicle breaks
Nerve supplyNerve to subclavius (C5–C6)
Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.