Thorax

Question 1

External intercostals origin

Answer 1

Ribs

Question 2

Internal intercostals origin

Answer 2

Ribs

Question 3

Innermost intercostals origin

Answer 3

Ribs

Question 4

Transversus thoracis origin

Answer 4

Internal aspect of sternum and costal cartilages

Question 5

Diaphragm origin

Answer 5

Sternum, ribs, lumbar vertebral bodies

Question 6

External intercostals insertion

Answer 6

Ribs

Question 7

Internal intercostals insertion

Answer 7

Ribs

Question 8

Innermost intercostals insertion

Answer 8

Ribs

Question 9

Transversus thoracis insertion

Answer 9

Ribs and costal cartilages

Question 10

Diaphragm insertion

Answer 10

central tendon

Question 11

External intercostals action

Answer 11

Aid with respiration, provide support for the intercostal space

Question 12

Internal intercostals action

Answer 12

Aid with respiration, provide support for the intercostal space

Question 13

Innermost intercostals action

Answer 13

Aid with respiration, provide support for the intercostal space

Question 14

Transversus thoracis action

Answer 14

Aid with respiration, provide support for the intercostal space

Question 15

Diaphragm action

Answer 15

Depression of the diaphragm during contraction increases the vertical dimensions of the thorax