Levatores Costarum Breves
| Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Innervation | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levatores cosatrum breves | C7-T11 TP | Costal angle of next inferior rib | Spinal nn. (posterior rami) | Bilateral: Thoracic extension Unilateral: Thoracic ipsilateral sidebend, contralateral rotation |
Origin
C7–T11 TP1
Insertion
Costal angle of next lower rib1
Nerve
Action
- Bilateral: Extends T/S
- Unilateral: T/S ipsilateral flexion, T/S Contralateral rotation
References
1.
Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Wikenheiser JC, Voll MM, Wesker K, Schünke M, eds. Atlas of Anatomy. 4th ed. Thieme; 2020.
Citation
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