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the inner costal are the muscles between the ribs that help spread and close them as you breath also the diaphram and rectus abdominals aid the rib cage
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What is a dome shaped muscle found under the rib cage which assists during inhalation and exhalation?
Diaphragm
Which muscle contracts aiding the process of breathing?
The diaphragm - a sheet of muscle across the rib-cage just under the lungs.
What does it mean if you have a tugging feeling under your lower right rib cage?
Feeling a tugging sensation under your rib cage can be a sign of Lyme disease. It could also be something minor like a muscle spasm.
What can cause Muscle spasms on the left side below rib cage ribs?
PAIN UNDER RIB CAGE UPPER LEFT SIDE WITH SPASMS. VERY PAINFUL HARD TO GET UP AFTER LAYING down.
Torn muscle on side of rib cage?
sharp intense pain on left side of lower rib
What is the breathing line under the lung?
It is called the Diaphragm, which is under the lungs and rib cage. ---- The Diaphragm is what moves the rib cage up and down when you breath in and out.
What does the lungs protect?
Your immune system and your rib cage, plus a layer of muscle
Where would the lungs and the heart be found?
The lungs and heart are found within the rib cage. The rib cage provides protection for these vital organs.
What could be causing pain directly under your right rib cage?
Growing Pains perhaps depending upon your age.
If I have rib cage pain, does this mean that I have fractured/broke a rib?
While rib cage pain can be caused by a broken or fractured rib there could be several other causes as well including inflammation of the cartilage near the breastbone, pleurisy, muscle spasms, and osteoporosis. Only a doctor can tell you for sure what if causing your particular rib cage pain.
I have a big knot under my rib cage. what is it?
Your solar plexus?
Pain under right rib cage in 10 yr old?
Pain under the rib cage is usually a cramp from exercising. If the pain does not subside, you may need to visit a doctor.
