Intercostal Membrane External

Intercostal membranes are elastic membranes that are located between the ribs and the chest. They provide support to the chest and protect the lungs and heart from damage.

The external intercostal membrane (membrana intercostalis externa) is one of four intercostal membranes that protect the lungs and heart from injury and damage. It consists of dense connective tissue and is shaped like a crescent.

Intercostal membranes are important for normal lung function. They help maintain pressure in the lungs, which allows air to pass through them freely. In addition, they protect the lungs from damage during exercise and other injuries.

If the intercostal membranes are damaged or weakened, it can lead to various lung diseases such as pneumonia, tuberculosis and lung cancer. Therefore, it is important to monitor the condition of the intercostal membranes and, if necessary, carry out treatment.

To maintain the health of the intercostal membranes, it is recommended to exercise, eat right and avoid bad habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol. It is also helpful to visit your doctor regularly for examinations and consultations.

Intercostal cartilages separate paired ribs from each other, giving the costal arch a cylindrical shape; they border the intercostal spaces on both sides of the back. There are external and internal intercostal intervertebral cartilage, formed by cartilaginous semirings consisting of