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Pectoralis major tendon rupture is a rare shoulder injury, most commonly seen in weight lifters.  This injury is being seen more regularly due to the increased emphasis on healthy lifestyles.<ref>PECTORALIS MAJOR TENDON REPAIR POST SURGICAL REHABILITATION
Pectoralis major tendon rupture is a rare shoulder injury, most commonly seen in weight lifters.  This injury is being seen more regularly due to the increased emphasis on healthy lifestyles.<ref>PECTORALIS MAJOR TENDON REPAIR POST SURGICAL REHABILITATION
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== Clinically Relevant Anatomy  ==
== Clinically Relevant Anatomy  ==


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<br> [[Pectoralis major|Pectoralis major]]muscle is a very powerful shoulder muscle during its function – that of shoulder adductor, internal rotator, and flexor of the humerus.  Origins of the pectoralis major include the clavicle, sternum, ribs, and external oblique fascia as well as cartilage of the first six ribs.


== Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process  ==
== Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process  ==

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Pectoralis major tendon rupture is a rare shoulder injury, most commonly seen in weight lifters.  This injury is being seen more regularly due to the increased emphasis on healthy lifestyles.[1]

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Pectoralis majormuscle is a very powerful shoulder muscle during its function – that of shoulder adductor, internal rotator, and flexor of the humerus. Origins of the pectoralis major include the clavicle, sternum, ribs, and external oblique fascia as well as cartilage of the first six ribs.

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  1. PECTORALIS MAJOR TENDON REPAIR POST SURGICAL REHABILITATION Manske RC,Prohaska D. Pectoralis major tendon repair post surgical rehabilitation. N Am J Sports Phys Ther 2007; 2(1): 22–33.