The deep fascia investing the pectoralis minor and subclavius, extending from the clavicle to the axillary fascia, forming the roof of the axillary space.
Provides the deep fascial layer of the anterior axilla and conducts the cephalic vein from the deltopectoral groove into the axillary vein.
The clavipectoral fascia is split in the deltopectoral approach to the shoulder, allowing the cephalic vein to be identified as the medial border of the interval. Division of the fascia medial to the cephalic vein exposes the conjoined tendon and coracoid.
Inadvertent cephalic vein injury during deltopectoral fascia splitting in shoulder arthroplasty, ligated if small branch or repaired if main trunk to prevent arm swelling.
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