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serratus muscles

serratus muscles

7.4
Muscles on the side of the ribs with a saw-like edge that help move the shoulder blade
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛrəˌtəs ˈmʌsəlz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : músculos serratos
  • Strengthening the serratus muscles is important for athletes involved in throwing sports.

Examples

  • Injury to the serratus muscles can cause pain during breathing and upper body movement.

  • The serratus muscles help with shoulder movement.

  • The serratus muscles play a key role in the movement of the shoulder blade.

  • He strained his serratus muscle while lifting weights.

  • Strengthening your serratus muscles will enhance your upper body stability during exercises.

  • The serratus muscles are essential for movements like reaching and pushing, connecting the shoulders to the rib cage.

  • After focusing on my serratus muscles, I noticed increased power in my throwing and lifting capabilities.

Synonyms

serratus
vsserratus muscles
  • Specialized
9.9

Thin muscles at the side of the chest with saw-like edges that connect the shoulder blade to the ribs

refers to the whole group of these trunk muscles rather than a single one

Surface Forms

serratus muscles plural
serratus muscle singular

Morphology

serratus + muscle

This is a straightforward descriptive noun phrase: 'serratus' describes a saw-toothed quality and 'muscles' names the body tissue, so the phrase literally denotes muscles with a serrated edge. The meaning is compositionally predictable from the constituents and follows a common adjective+noun pattern, making it accessible to learners who know both words even though it is a technical anatomical term.

Etymology

Serratus muscles get their name from the old word serratus, which means 'saw', because their edges look like the teeth of a saw. That's why the name helps you remember that these saw-like muscles run along the ribs and help move the shoulder blade and help with breathing.