Serratus Anterior: The Serratus Anterior muscle is utilized in activities which draw the scapula forwards. It is utilized vigorously in push-ups and bench presses. Winged scapula is a designator having a weak Serratus Anterior muscle.
Attachment of Serratus Anterior
Origin: Upper nine ribs at the side of the chest
Insertion: Costal aspect (side articulating with the ribs) of the medial border of the scapula
Actions of Serratus Anterior
Scapular protraction
Rotation of the scapula upwards
Nerve Supply of Serratus Anterior
Long thoracic nerve
Strengthening exercises of Serratus Anterior
Push up
Upper Extremity Muscle Atlas
- Abductor Pollicis Longus
- Abductor Digiti Minimi
- Abductor Pollicis Brevis
- Adductor Pollicis
- Anconeus
- Biceps Brachii
- Brachioradialis
- Brachialis
- Coracobrachialis
- Deltoid
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
- Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
- Extensor Digitorum
- Extensor Digiti Minimi
- Extensor Indicis
- Extensor Pollicis Longus
- Extensor Pollicis Brevis
- Flexor Carpi Radialis
- Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
- Flexor Digitorum Profundus
- Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
- Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
- Flexor Pollicis Brevis
- Flexor Pollicis Longus
- Infraspinatus
- Interosseous Muscles, Dorsal
- Interosseous Muscles, Palmar
- Levator Scapulae
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Opponens Digiti Minimi
- Opponens Pollicis
- Pectoralis Major
- Pectoralis Minor
- Palmaris Longus
- Pronator Quadratus
- Pronator Teres
- Rhomboid Major and Minor
- Subscapularis
- Supinator
- Serratus Anterior
- Supraspinatus
- Trapezius
- Triceps Brachii
- Teres Major
- Teres Minor
