A muscle that originates on the lateral surfaces of the superior eight ribs is the
A) rectus abdominis.
B) subclavius.
C) serratus anterior.
D) subscapularis.

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The muscle that originates on the lateral surfaces of the superior eight ribs is the serratus anterior. The rectus abdominis originates on the pubic crest and symphysis, the subclavius originates on the first rib and costal cartilage, and the subscapularis originates on the subscapular fossa of the scapula.

A Muscle That Originates on the Lateral Surfaces of the Superior