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Ribs and Sternum - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:15, 4 August 2008
, 14:15, 4 August 2008→Thoracic Musculature
***Neutral position (between full inspiration and full expiration): 6th rib behind the '''olecranon'''
***Neutral position (between full inspiration and full expiration): 6th rib behind the '''olecranon'''
**Attaches via muscular periphery to the costal arch
**Attaches via muscular periphery to the costal arch
[[Image: Intercostal.JPG|thumb|right|150px|Intercostal muscles with nerve and vessels- Copyright C. Clarkson and T.F. Fletcher, University of Minnesota]]
**Three openings:
**Three openings:
***'''Aortic hilus''' conveying the aorta, azygous vien, and thoracic duct
***'''Aortic hilus''' conveying the aorta, azygous vien, and thoracic duct