Serratus posterior superior muscle
| Serratus posterior superior muscle | |
|---|---|
Thin film-like object, at center, is serratus posterior superior muscle. | |
| Details | |
| Origin | Nuchal ligament (or ligamentum nuchae) and the spinous processes of the vertebrae C7 through T3 |
| Insertion | The upper borders of the 2nd through 5th ribs |
| Artery | Intercostal arteries |
| Nerve | 2nd through 5th intercostal nerves |
| Actions | Elevates ribs 2-5 |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | musculus serratus posterior superior |
| TA98 | A04.3.01.011 |
| TA2 | 2236 |
| FMA | 13401 |
| Anatomical terms of muscle | |
The serratus posterior superior muscle is a thin, quadrilateral muscle. It is situated at the upper back part of the thorax, deep to the rhomboid muscles.