<prompt> Pleural tapping in the mid-axillary line, muscle not pierced isInternal intercostalExternal intercostalInner most intercostalTransversus thoracis  <response>: 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 