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Human Anatomy
Muscles (Thorax Region)
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
02/10/2008

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External and Internal Intercostals: Origin
Definition
from highest rib
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External and Internal Intercostals: Insertion
Definition
next lower rib
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External and Internal Intercostals: Nerve
Definition
Muscular collateral branches of intercostal nerves
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External and Internal Intercostals: Action
Definition
Fix intercostal spaces during espiration. Aids forced inspiration by elevating ribs
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Transverse Thoracic: Origin
Definition
xiphoid process and inferior of sternum
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Transverse Thoracic: Insertion
Definition
costal cartilages 2-6
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Transverse Thoracic: Nerve
Definition
intercoastal
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Transverse Thoracic: Action
Definition
expiration (narrow chest)
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Innermost Intercostals: Origin
Definition
Internal aspect of ribs above and below
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Innermost Intercostals: Insertion
Definition
Internal aspect of ribs above and below
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Innermost Intercostals: Nerve
Definition
Muscular collateral branches of intercostal nerves
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Innermost Intercostals: Action
Definition
Fix intercostal spaces during respiration
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