Definition of Serratus anterior

1. Noun. Muscles that rotate the scapula and elevate the rib cage.

Exact synonyms: Anterior Serratus Muscle, Musculus Serratus Anterior, Serratus Magnus
Generic synonyms: Serratus, Serratus Muscles

Medical Definition of Serratus anterior

1. Origin, from centre of lateral aspect of first eight to nine ribs; insertion, superior and inferior angles and intervening medial margin of scapula; action, rotates scapula and pulls it forward, elevates ribs; nerve supply, long thoracic from brachial plexus. Synonym: musculus serratus anterior, anterior serratus muscle, costoscapularis, musculus serratus magnus. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Serratus Anterior

Serratia marcescens
Serratia marcescens nuclease
serrating
serration
serration
serrations
serratiopeptidase
serratirostral
serrator
Serratula
Serratula tinctoria
serrature
serratures
serratus
serratus anterior (current term)
serratus anterior (current term)
serratus magnus
serratus muscles
serratus posterior
serratus posterior inferior
serratus posterior inferior
serratus posterior superior
serratus posterior superior muscle
serre
serred
serrefine
serrenoeud
Serres
serres
Serres' angle

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