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Muskeln Intercostales externi Serratus anterior Intercostales interni Rectus abdominis Obliqui abdomini interni Obliqui abdomini externi Rectus abdominis Pectoralis_major Serratus anterior Latissimus dorsi Intercostales externi Intercostales interni Transversus abdominis

M. intercostalis externus

the superficial part of the oblique abdominal muscles, running ventrally from caudal-medial to cranial-lateral, the enlargement of the thorax caused by it creates negative pressure in the lungs and leads to inspiration. It is therefore an inspiratory respiratory muscle.
Origin: rib
Insertion: following rib
Antagonists:
Movement: Inhalation