intercostal muscle

intercostales

The respiratory muscles that arise from the lower border of one rib and insert into the upper border of the adjoining rib.

Type Bone
Parent Structure muscle organ
Latin Name intercostales
FMA ID 13354

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the intercostal muscle?
The respiratory muscles that arise from the lower border of one rib and insert into the upper border of the adjoining rib.
What is the Latin name for the intercostal muscle?
The Latin name for the intercostal muscle is intercostales.

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