Muscles of thorax

Musculi thoracis

Definition

The muscles of thorax are:

  • Sternalis; Sternalis muscle Pectoralis major
  • Pectoralis minor
  • Subclavius
  • Serratus anterior
  • Levatores costarum
  • Levatores costarum longi
  • Levatores costarum breves
  • External intercostal muscle
  • Internal intercostal muscle
  • Innermost intercostal muscle
  • Subcostales
  • Transversus thoracis
  • Diaphragm

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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