Human Anatomy:
Thoracic Muscles Group
Muscles listed below should be familiar to a medical transcriptionist. Refer to this list if a medical book reference is not handy, or if you just need a review. Each muscle is linked to an overview of its function and other pertinent data.
- diaphragm
- intercostals external
- intercostals innermost
- intercostals internal
- levatores costarum
- pectoralis major
- pectoralis minor
- serratus anterior
- serratus posterior inferior
- serratus posterior superior
- subcostalis
- transversus thoracis


