Infraclavicular Fossa

Seattle Figure Studio
Sep 18, 2025
Reviewed

Summary

The infraclavicular fossa is a small, triangular depression just below the lateral third of the 🦴 clavicle, between the 💪 pectoralis major and 💪 deltoid muscles. It marks the uppermost part of the deltopectoral groove and is most visible when the arm is slightly abducted.

Illustrations

Henry Vandyke Carter, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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