Serratus

Saw toothed.


Any of several muscles with saw-like processes, especially serratus anterior, muscle between the ribs and shoulder blade involved in shoulder and arm movement, particularly pushing-type motions.


Any of several muscles arising from or inserted by a series of processes that resemble the teeth of a saw. An example is the serratus anterior, a muscle situated between the ribs and shoulder blade in the upper and lateral parts of the thorax. It is the chief muscle responsible for pushing and punching movements.


 


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