Subcostalis muscle
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| Subcostalis muscle | |
|---|---|
| Latin | musculus subcostalis |
| Gray's | subject #117 403 |
| Origin | inner surface of one rib |
| Insertion | inner surface of the second or third rib above, near its angle |
| Artery | |
| Nerve | intercostal nerves |
| Actions | |
The Subcostales (singular: subcostalis) (Infracostales) consist of muscular and aponeurotic fasciculi, which are usually well-developed only in the lower part of the thorax; each originates from the inner surface of one rib , and is inserted into the inner surface of the second or third rib above, near its angle.
Their fibers run in the same direction as those of the Intercostales interni.
[edit] External links
- LUC sbc
- 537264206 at GPnotebook
- subcostal+muscle at eMedicine Dictionary
This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained within it may be outdated.
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