serratus muscles
serratus muscles

serratus posterior


Definition: Meaning of, serratus posterior in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pɒˈstɪərɪə /

  • noun
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serratus posterior serratus posteriors
  1. skeletal muscle that draws the rib cage backward and downward
    SYNONYM
    posterior serratus muscle, musculus serratus posterior
    ANTONYM
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serratus posterior used in phrases

  • musculus serratus posterior (noun)
    1. skeletal muscle that draws the rib cage backward and downward
  • serratus posterior inferior (noun)
    1. a thin quadrilateral muscle at the junction of the thoracic and lumbar regions; acts to counteract the pull of the diaphragm on the ribs to which it is attached
  • serratus posterior superior (noun)
    1. a thin quadrilateral muscle of the upper and dorsal part of the thorax; acts to elevate the upper ribs
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