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Abducts scapula (moves scapula away from spinal column)

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What is the action of the serratus anterior muscle?

Abducts scapula (moves scapula away from spinal column)


What is the saw muscle in the body?

Serratus anterior


What is the strongest protractor of the scapula?

The strongest protractor of the scapula is the serratus anterior muscle. It originates from the upper ribs and inserts along the medial border of the scapula. Contraction of the serratus anterior muscle pulls the scapula forward around the rib cage.


What muscle cause anterior tipping of scapula?

lower trapezius, serratus anterior


Why is the serratus anterior in humans called the serratus ventralis in cats?

The serratus anterior muscle in humans and the serratus ventralis muscle in cats are functionally equivalent but have different names due to anatomical differences and the naming conventions in comparative anatomy. The term "serratus" refers to the serrated or saw-like appearance of the muscle, while "anterior" and "ventralis" indicate their positions in the respective species.


Whose name includes the word serratus?

The term "serratus" is found in the names of several muscles in the human body, most notably the "serratus anterior" and "serratus posterior." The serratus anterior is located on the side of the chest and is responsible for the movement of the scapula, while the serratus posterior consists of two parts (superior and inferior) that assist in the movement of the rib cage during respiration.


What muscles are used front raises?

anterior deltoid pectoralis major serratus anterior


What are the serrated muscles in the chest called?

Serratus Anterior


What muscle raises scapula?

Serratus anterior and trapezius


What muscle is known as the boxer muscle?

The Serratus Anterior - this muscle is abducts the scapula and is commonly emploed in pushing movements - like punching. As boxers punch alot these muscles are very well developed


What is move a joint on it axis example the serratus anterior?

Rotators


Do the external oblique fibers intercept the serratus anterior?

yes