Intercostal muscles
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Knipe H, Vadera S, Kang O, et al. Intercostal muscles. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 08 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-26642
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At the time the article was created Henry Knipe had no recorded disclosures.
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- Intercostal muscle
- Intercostal muscle group
The intercostal muscles are an important group of muscles in the intercostal spaces (between the ribs) that contract during respiration. Three muscles are classically described, from superficial to deep:
The following two muscles can also be considered part of this group:
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