Thorax bony attachments Flashcards

1
Q

Rib to rib (attachment)

A

External intercostals ( superior-lateral to inferior-medial)
Internal & innermost intercostals (superior-medial to inferior-lateral)

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2
Q

Posterior sternum (attachment)

A

Transversus thoracis

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3
Q

Costal cartilages (attachment)

A

Transversus thoracis
Diaphragm

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4
Q

Xiphoid process (attachment)

A

Diaphragm

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5
Q

Inner surface of ribs (attachment)

A

Diaphragm (lower)

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6
Q

Lumbar vertebrae (attachment)

A

Diaphragm (via the crura to the central tendon)

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