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The first two nerves supply fibers to the upper limb in addition to their thoracic branches; the next four are limited in their distribution to the walls of the thorax; the lower five supply the walls of the thorax and abdomen.The 7th intercostal nerve terminates at the xyphoid process, at the lower end of the sternum.The 10th intercostal nerve terminates at the navel. The twelfth (subcostal) thoracic is distributed to the abdominal wall and groin.Unlike the nerves from the autonomic nervous system that innervate the visceral pleura of the thoracic cavity, the intercostal nerves arise from the somatic nervous system.he 7th intercostal nerve terminates at the xyphoid process, at the lower end of the sternum. The 10th intercostal nerve terminates at the navel. The twelfth (subcostal) thoracic is distributed to the abdominal wall and groin.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: &nbsp The intercostal muscles are mainly involved in the mechanical aspect of breathing. There are three principal layers; the external intercostal muscles, which aid in quiet and forced inhalation.They originate on ribs 1-11 and have their insertion on ribs 2-12.The external intercostals are responsible for the elevation of the ribs, and expanding the transverse dimensions of the thoracic cavity.oth the external intercostal muscles and the intercondral elevate the ribs, thus increasing the width of the thoracic cavity, while the diaphragm contracts to increase the vertical dimensions of the thoracic cavity, and also aids in the elevation of the lower ribs.