Summary
Location: | At the base of the ribcage, separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities, assisting in breathing. |
Information
Group: | Ribcage |
Side(s) of body: | Front |
Function/action: | Thoracic Cavity Expander |
Details
Origin: | Xiphoid process, costal cartilages, ribs, and lumbar vertebrae. |
Insertion: | Central tendon. |