This the diaphragm. When it contracts it lowers and air can rush into the lungs. When it relaxes air leaves.
The organs located under your ribs include the lungs, liver, spleen, and part of the stomach and intestines. The diaphragm, a muscle that helps regulate breathing, also sits beneath the rib cage.
The sternum is the flat bone that the upper ribs are joined to.
diaphragm
Smooth muscle tissue is usually found neam your ribs and it is used to protect the inner part of your ribs from infections.
Torso-the sternum is the flat bone in the center of your chest between them.
there are several flat bones... The Scapula (shoulder blade), Sternum (breast bone), Cranium (skull), Pelvis and Ribs are all considered to be flat bones.
intercostal muscles..... they are located under the ribs
upper 4 ribs and there intercostal muscles.upper part of serratus anterior muscle
The pectoralis minor originates on the third to the fifth ribs (and elevates ribs). It depresses the scapula (and elevates ribs).
The muscle that attaches to the cartilage of ribs 5, 6, and 7 is the rectus abdominis. This muscle is part of the anterior abdominal wall and plays a key role in flexing the trunk and stabilizing the pelvis. It connects to the costal cartilages of these ribs, contributing to its function in movements like sitting up and bending forward.
Yes
External intercostal