Serratus Anterior Flashcards
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Serratus Anterior (ORIGIN)
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External surfaces of the lateral parts of ribs 1-8 (or 9)
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Serratus Anterior (INSERTION)
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Anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula
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Serratus Anterior (INNERVATION)
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Long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7)
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Serratus Anterior (BLOOD SUPPLY)
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Lateral thoracic artery and thoracodorsal arerty
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Serratus Anterior (ACTION)
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Protracts (abducts) and upwardly rotates the scapula; stabilizes the scapula against the thoracic wall