Muscles / Back
Serratus posterior superior
- Back
- Back & spine
- Intermediate layer
Anatomy
- Origin
- Ligamentum nuchae and spinous processes of C7-T3
- Insertion
- Superior borders of ribs 2-4 (or 5)
- Nerve
- Intercostal nerves (T2-T5)
Actions
- Traditionally described as elevating the upper ribs; may be mainly proprioceptive
Also trained by
References (4)
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- Dalley AF, Agur AMR. Wolters Kluwer. Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 9th ed.
- Neumann DA. Elsevier. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed.
- Betts JG, Young KA, Wise JA, et al. OpenStax (free, openly licensed textbook). Anatomy and Physiology 2e