m. serratus inferior

Muscle which originates as a posterior and anterior head. The posterior head originates from the transverse process and cartilaginous epiphysis of presacral vertebra IV. The anterior head originates on the same parts of presacral vertebrae III. Both insert on the medial surface of the suprascapula near its postero-ventral edge.

Type Bone
Parent Structure pectoral complex muscle

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What is the m. serratus inferior?
Muscle which originates as a posterior and anterior head. The posterior head originates from the transverse process and cartilaginous epiphysis of presacral vertebra IV. The anterior head originates on the same parts of presacral vertebrae III. Both insert on the medial surface of the suprascapula n

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