alleryStart learning →Which muscles lift the rib cage when you breathe in?
AThe intercostal muscles
BThe thigh muscles
CThe neck tendons
DThe eyelid muscles
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The intercostal muscles
The intercostal muscles between the ribs contract and lift the rib cage, enlarging the chest.
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