Serratus Anterior Flashcards
1
Q
What is the nerve supply
A
Long Thoracic nerve (C5-7)
2
Q
What is the originate
A
lateral aspects of ribs 1-8
3
Q
what do they attach to
A
coastal surface of the medial border of scapula
4
Q
what is the function
A
rotation of scpula allowing the arm to be raised over 90 degrees
it holds the scapula against the ribcage
5
Q
what is the blood supply
A
thoracodorsal, superior thoracic and lateral thoracic artery
