Levatores Costarum
Posted on 27th Jul 2020 / Published in: Ribs
General information
Levatores costarum is a group of 12 small triangular muscles connecting the thoracic vertebrae to their adjacent ribs. These muscles are situated along the entire thoracic area from C7 to T12 on the posterior thoracic vertebra.
Literal meaning
The muscle that lifts the rib.
Interesting information
Along with the intercostal muscles, serratus posterior superior and inferior and transversus thoracis, they form the chest wall intrinsic muscles. These muscles may be involved in forced respiration and may also prevent paradoxical breathing.
These muscles are also the deepest muscles situated in the back, along with the interspinales and intertransversarii muscles, forming the fourth layer.
Origin
Transverse processes of the C7 – T11.
Insertion
Superior border/external surface of rib one level below origin.
Function
Elevation of the ribs, rotation of thoracic spine.
Nerve supply
Posterior rami of spinal nerves T1 – T12.
Blood supply
Posterior intercostal artery.
Relevant research
None relating specifically to this muscle.
Levatores costarum exercises
None relating specifically to this muscle.
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