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Inercostal muscles occur in...

Inercostal muscles occur in

A

abdomen

B

thigh

C

ribs

D

diaphragm

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The correct Answer is:
C
Intercostal muscles, i.e. internal interocstal and extemal intercostal are attached with the ribs these are the main muscles for normal quite breathing External intercostal muscle and diaphragm contract during inspiration and relax during expiration.
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