💪 Serratus Anterior
Brian Lee
May 21 2025
Pending Review
Content
Summary
References
Summary
Origin
External surfaces of the upper 8–9 ribs
Insertion
Anterior (costal) surface of medial border of scapula
Actions
Protracts (abducts) the scapula
Upward rotation of the scapula
Holds scapula against thoracic wall
Accessory muscle of inspiration (elevates ribs)
References
Wikipedia
Goldfinger 1991
152
Insertion and origin
153
Muscle cross-section; shows the relationship between serratus anterior and
subscapularis
.