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External Intercostals

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Origin

  • Inferior border of rib above

Insertion

  • Superior border of rib below

Actions

  • Elevate ribs during forced inspiration
  • Stabilizes intercostal spaces

Vascular Supply

  • Anterior and Posterior Intercostal Arteries
  • Internal Thoracic Arteries
  • Musculophrenic Arteries

Nerve

  • Intercostal Nerves

Clinical Significance


See Also


References


Created by:
Chris Hauglid on 27 June 2020 20:14:42
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27 June 2020 20:21:10
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