The pectoralis minor muscle (often called just pec minor) is one of the most superficial muscles on the anterior aspect of the chest or thoracic wall, located deep only to the pectoralis major muscle.

The pectoralis major is the most superficial muscle in the pectoral region. It is large and fan shaped, and is composed of a sternal head and a clavicular head: Attachments: The distal attachment of both heads is into the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus.

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The four main abdominal muscle groups that combine to completely cover the internal organs include:

• transversus abdominis – the deepest muscle layer.
• rectus abdominis – slung between the ribs and the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis.
• external oblique muscles – these are on each side of the rectus abdominis.

How to Get Rid of White Tongue: 10 Natural Treatments

1. Probiotics. An imbalance of the healthy bacteria in your gut can lead to oral thrush and a white tongue coating.
2. Baking Soda.
3. Coconut Oil Pulling.
4. Sea Salt.
5. Aloe Vera Juice.
6. Colloidal Silver.
7. Garlic.
8. Oregano Oil.

Using a mouthwash proven to kill bacteria and plaque can also help decrease and prevent the buildup that is causing your white tongue.

Though the ingredients in Listerine are thought to possess antifungal properties, no studies have proven that the mouthwash is a surefire way to get rid of foot and nail fungus. One study stated that Listerine could prevent fungal infections in people with autoimmune diseases.

Five common tongue conditions often mistaken for thrush

• Coated or white tongue. This is where your tongue’s surface becomes colonised by dead cells and bacteria.
• Geographic tongue.
• Oral lichen planus.
• Oral leukoplakia.
• Apthous mouth ulcers.
• What should I do if I have a white patch in my mouth or my tongue looks coated?