Posterior Serratus Muscle (Noun)

Meaning

Skeletal muscle that draws the rib cage backward and downward.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

• The posterior serratus muscle plays a crucial role in breathing by drawing the rib cage backward and downward during forced expiration.
• During a strong cough, the posterior serratus muscle contracts to help draw the rib cage backward and downward.
• The posterior serratus muscle works in conjunction with the diaphragm to facilitate deep breathing by drawing the rib cage backward and downward.
• Injury to the posterior serratus muscle can impair its ability to draw the rib cage backward and downward, leading to breathing difficulties.
• The posterior serratus muscle is responsible for drawing the rib cage backward and downward, which helps to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity during forced expiration.

Synonyms

• Serratus Posterior
• Musculus Serratus Posterior

Hypernyms

• Serratus Muscles