Other Muscles in the Thorax
Transversus Thoracis Muscle:
These muscles originate from the posterior surface of the inferior sternum and attach to the internal surface of the costal cartilages 2 to 6
They act to weakly depress the ribs
They are innervated by T2 to T6 intercostal nerves
Pectoralis Major
This muscle originates at the anterior surfaces of the medial half of the clavicle, the sternum, and related costal cartilages and the muscle fibers converge to form a flat tendon, which inserts into the lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus. Pectoralis major adducts, flexes, and medially rotates the arm.
It acts to flex, adduct, and rotate the humerous, and to keep the arms attached to the trunk
It is innervated by the medial and lateral pectoral nerves
Pectoralis Minor:
This originates from the margins of the third to fifth ribs and attaches to the medial border and superior surface of the coracoid process of the scapula
It acts to stabilize the scapula by pulling it downwards and anteriorly against the thoracic wall
It is innervated by the medial and lateral pectoral nerves