subcostalnervi
Subcostal nerves are a pair of intercostal nerves that supply the lower part of the thoracic wall, ribs, and surrounding muscles. They are located on either side of their respective ribs, just below the costal groove, from which they get their name. The name "subcostal" comes from the Latin words "sub," meaning beneath, and "costa," meaning rib.
Each subcostal nerve originates from the thoracic spinal nerve (T12) and is formed by the merging of
The subcostal nerves are among the shortest of the intercostal nerves and are relatively simple in structure
In general, the subcostal nerves pursue a similar trajectory and distribution as their upper counterparts but