Intercostals External


Summary

Location: Between the ribs, assisting in the movement of the ribcage during breathing.

Information

Group: Ribcage
Subgroup: Intercostals
Side(s) of body: Front, Back
Function/action: Ribcage Elevator, Ribcage Depressor

Details

Joint: Rib
Bone: Ribs
Origin: Inferior border of ribs.
Insertion: Superior border of ribs.