| Front | External intercostal muscle |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: muscles that attach to edges of adjacent ribs within the intercostal space, becoming membranous lateral to the sternum. Fiber direction: anteroinferior (hands-in-pockets) Innervation: intercostal nerves Function: elevate ribs during normal inspiration |
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