The area in front of the chest which contains pectoral muscles and carries the breast.

bullet BONES: Pectoral girdle (clavicle and scapula) to include possibly upper part of humerus
bullet Arteries:  Branches of 1st and 2nd parts of axillary artery  (highest thoracic, lateral thoracic and thoracoacromial arteries).
bullet Veins: Corresponding veins
bullet Nerves: Branches of brachial plexus -Medial and lateral pectoral nerves.
bullet Muscles: Pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, subclavius
bullet Lymph nodes
bullet Others: Pectoral fascia, breast

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