This muscle extends across the inner surface of the thoracic cage and attaches to ribs 2?6. It helps depress the ribs.

A. External intercostal
B. Scalene
C. Transversus thoracis
D. Internal intercostal
E. Serratus posterior inferior


Answer: C

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