Intercostal muscles

What are the intercostal muscles, where are they located, their structure, external, internal, innermost intercostal muscle functions in breathing, diagram

The intercostal muscle allows the ribs to expand and contract whilst intake and outtake of air occurs. Humans cannot breath without these muscles.

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The intercostal muscles are the muscles that occupy the 11 intercostal spaces. There are 3 groups: external, internal and innermost intercostal muscles.

Between each rib lie several layers of intercostal muscles that are responsible for expanding and shrinking the rib cage when we breathe.

External intercostal muscles are the accessory respiratory muscles found in the intercostal spaces. Learn about their anatomy and functions at Kenhub!

Between each rib lie several layers of intercostal muscles that are responsible for expanding and shrinking the rib cage when we breathe.

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An intercostal muscle strain is an injury to the intercostal muscles between the adjacent ribs. There are three layers of intercostal Learn with Osmosis

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