Serratus Anterior Flashcards

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Action of Serratus Anterior

A

Abduct the scapula

Upwardly rotate the scapula

Depress the scapula

Hold the medial border of the scapula against the rib cage

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Action of Serratus Anterior when Scapula is fixed

A

May act to elevate the thorax during forced inhalation

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Origin of Serratus Anterior

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External surfaces of upper eight or nine ribs

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Insertion of Serratus Anterior

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Anterior surface of medial border of the scapula

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