Serratus anterior muscle

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Origin: 1.–9. rib.

Insertion: medial edge scapulae, angulus inferior scapulae (4th–9th tooth).

Innervation: nervus thoracicus longus (C5–C7) – pars supraclavicularis plexus brachialis.

Function:

  • holding the scapula to the chest;
  • when pulling for a lower angle, turning the scapula outward;
  • auxiliary inspiratory muscle.


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References[edit | edit source]

  • ČIHÁK, Radomír. Anatomie 1. 2. edition. Grada, 2001. 497 pp. ISBN 80-7169-970-5.
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