Shoulder
Serratus Anterior
Musculus serratus anterior
The 'boxer's muscle' along the ribs; anchors the scapula to the rib cage.
- Function
- Scapular protraction and upward rotation.
- Origin
- Lateral surface of ribs 1–8 (or 9).
- Insertion
- Medial border of the scapula (its anterior surface).