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Noun: serratus posterior inferior
  1. A thin quadrilateral muscle at the junction of the thoracic and lumbar regions; acts to counteract the pull of the diaphragm on the ribs to which it is attached

Derived forms: serratus posterior inferiors

Type of: musculus serratus posterior, posterior serratus muscle, serratus posterior

Encyclopedia: Serratus posterior inferior