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Noun: serratus posterior superior
  1. A thin quadrilateral muscle of the upper and dorsal part of the thorax; acts to elevate the upper ribs
    "The serratus posterior superior aids in deep inhalation"

Derived forms: serratus posterior superiors

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

Encyclopedia: Serratus posterior superior