Espiral Atlas
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Levatores costarum muscles

musculi levatores costarum

They elevate the ribs, assisting breathing, and help with lateral flexion of the spine. They represent the posterior intertransversarii of the neck.

Back – 3D human anatomy atlas

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  • Origin
  • Insertion
  • Innervation
  • Blood supply

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