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Why is the serratus anterior in humans called the serratus ventralis in cats?
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∙ 14y ago
It's because, unlike humans who stand upright, cats do not have a front, or anterior aspect. So the word anterior is replaced with the word ventral.
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∙ 14y ago
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.
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