Transverse Thoracic Muscles

Beginning: inner side sternum, processus xiphoideus, corpus sterni

Attachment: 2.-6. rib (joint between cartilage and bone)

Innervation: Nn. intercostales (2–6)

Function:


 * pulling the ribs towards the caudally,
 * helpful with forced exhalation

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