This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Thorax, Subject name: Anatomy
Pleural tapping in the mid-axillary line, muscle not pierced is 
Select and explain. 
A. Internal intercostal, B. External intercostal, C. Inner most intercostal, D. Transversus thoracis
D: Transversus thoracis
Answer: D: Transversus thoracis 
Explanation: The transversus thoracis muscle is a thin muscle on the inner surface of the anterior thoracic wall. It doesnot extend till mid axillary line, hence no question of piercing . Image ref- researchgate.net