The Muscle Between the Ribs That Pulls the Ribs Up

question 9

Multiple Choice

The muscle between the ribs that pulls the ribs up and out during inhalation is ________.

• A)the diaphragm
• B)a thoracic muscle
• C)the pleura
• D)an intercostal muscle

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