Musculi intercostales

The video tutorial explains the anatomy and function of intercostal muscles, which are located between the ribs and divided into three subgroups: external, internal, and innermost. It details the course and origin of these muscles, their role in rib movement, and the significance of the intercostal space, which houses arteries, veins, and nerves. The tutorial also highlights the importance of these structures in medical procedures like pleural puncture.

What is the significance of the intercostal space in medical procedures such as pleural puncture?

Explain the role of intercostal muscles in rib movement during respiration.