The Pectoralis Minor is one of those muscles that all too often are ignored during a massage session.
Anatomy
The Pectoralis Minor lies under the Pectoralis Major, but it differs from the latter both in regard to the direction of its fibers and in regard to the insertion points. Therefore, the function of the Pectoralis Minor is different from that of the Pectoralis Major.
The Scalenes are among the most important muscles for the serious Trigger Point practitioner to know. They are not easy to understand and treat, but because of their importance, it is essential to become well acquainted with them.
Anatomy
The Scalene group consists of Anterior Scalene, Middle Scalene and Posterior Scalene. In a small number of individuals, a fourth Scalene is present called Scalenus Minimus.
The Subscapularis is one of the most ignored external muscles of our body. But every good practitioner of trigger point therapy would do well to make friendship with this stranger.
The Subscapularis is placed between the inner face of the Scapula and the thoracic vertebrae, and is hidden by the shoulder blade and this explains why most people do not even know of its existence.