Serratus Posterior Superior


Summary

Location: In the upper back, running from the neck and upper spine to the upper ribs.

Information

Group: Ribcage
Subgroup: Serratus Posterior
Side(s) of body: Back
Function/action: Rib Elevator

Details

Joint: Costovertebral, Costotransverse
Bone: Ribs
Origin: Arises from the nuchal ligament (located at the back of the neck) and the spinous processes of the C7 to T3 vertebrae.
Insertion: Attaches to the upper ribs, specifically the second to fifth ribs.