Name

Internal intercostal

Pronunciation

(in-ter-KOS-talz)

Origin/Proximal Attachment

Superior border of a lower rib (hint: runs opposite to external intercostals). Innermost ones often not well developed

Insertion/Distal Attachment

Inferior border of a rib above (each muscle fibre runs obliquely & inserts toward the costal cartilage

Action/Relevance

Internal: Depresses the ribs in expirationMay elevate the ribs in forced inspiration Innermost: May assist in respiration

Innervation

Intercostal nerves

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