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)
2
Q
Posterior sternum (attachment)
A
Transversus thoracis
3
Q
Costal cartilages (attachment)
A
Transversus thoracis
Diaphragm
4
Q
Xiphoid process (attachment)
A
Diaphragm
5
Q
Inner surface of ribs (attachment)
A
Diaphragm (lower)
6
Q
Lumbar vertebrae (attachment)
A
Diaphragm (via the crura to the central tendon)