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


References

  • HÍHÁK, Radomír. Anatomy 1. 2. edition. Grada, 2001. 497 pp. ISBN 80-7169-970-5.