Innermost Intercostal Muscles

Summary Information: Innermost Intercostal Muscles

Innermost Intercostal Muscles: The innermost intercostal muscles are the deepest layer of internal intercostal muscles, one group of the intercostal muscles located between the ribs. The innermost intercostal muscles help to form the chest and move the ribs downward, decreasing the thoracic cavity space, during the act of expiration. The innermost intercostal muscles are innervated by the intercostal nerves.

Conditions that can afflict the innermost intercostal muscles include costochondritis, pleurisy, myalga, repetitive strain injury, tears, strains, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Innermost Intercostal Muscles

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Innermost Intercostal Muscles:

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Innermost Intercostal Muscles

The following conditions are related to the organ: Innermost Intercostal Muscles:

Other Names: Innermost Intercostal Muscles

The following are other names for the organ: Innermost Intercostal Muscles:

Innermost internal intercostals

Sub Parts: Innermost Intercostal Muscles

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Innermost Intercostal Muscles:

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Innermost Intercostal Muscles

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