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ser·ra·tus pos·te·ri·or su·pe·ri·or

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  1. serratus posterior superiornoun

    a thin quadrilateral muscle of the upper and dorsal part of the thorax; acts to elevate the upper ribs

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  1. serratus posterior superior

    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.

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  1. serratus posterior superior

    The serratus posterior superior is a thin, quadrilateral muscle situated at the upper back region of the human body. It originates from the lower part of the ligamentum nuchae (a large, elastic ligament in the neck) and from the spinous processes of the last two cervical and first two thoracic vertebrae. This muscle inserts onto the second to fifth ribs. Its main function is to assist in the mechanics of breathing by elevating the ribs, thereby aiding in inspiration.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of serratus posterior superior in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of serratus posterior superior in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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