serratus ventralis

Boxer's muscle

The serratus ventralis is a muscle that originates on the surface of the upper eight or nine ribs at the side of the chest and inserts along the entire anterior length of the medial border of the scapula. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Bone
Parent Structure muscle of shoulder
Latin Name Boxer's muscle
FMA ID 13397

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the serratus ventralis?

The serratus ventralis is a muscle that originates on the surface of the upper eight or nine ribs at the side of the chest and inserts along the entire anterior length of the medial border of the scapula. [WP,unvetted].

What is the Latin name for the serratus ventralis?

The Latin name for the serratus ventralis is Boxer's muscle.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:13397 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001125 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — serratus ventralis Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.