The serratus anterior is a muscle located on the lateral sides of the upper rib cage. Although an unappreciated muscle, the serratus anterior plays a significant role in stabilizing the shoulder joint and shoulder blade. Therefore, damage to this...
The serratus anterior is a ridge-shaped muscle that originates on the upper eight or nine ribs and is inserted on the medial and anterior border of the scapula. The serratus anterior gets its name from its appearance and location: It has jagged...
Resistance training with weights is widely accepted as an important component of a health-promoting exercise program. While high repetition training with moderate weights can help to develop muscle endurance and growth through hypertrophy,...
According to the World Health Organization, surgical procedures are very common: almost one in every 25 individuals undergoes a surgical procedure every year. A surgical complication is any undesirable and unintended effect resulting from a...
The shoulder blade, or scapula, is one of the largest bones in the upper body. Several muscles attach to the scapula and act as stabilizers. If these muscles do not function properly, a condition can develop in which the inside edge of the scapula...
The thoracic spine comprises 12 vertebrae that descend from the shoulders though the rib cage. The spine contains a channel down its center, in which the spinal cord is located. Openings between the thoracic vertebrae, called foramina, allow the...
