Question

What is the role of intercostal muscles in respiration and where are these found?

Answer 1

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⭐ The intercostal muscles are a group of 22 pairs of tiny muscles.

⭐ These muscles play a vital role in the movement of the chest during breathing. 

⭐They also help to solidify the thoracic region and protect the lungs.

⭐ The external intercostal muscles are responsible for forced and quiet inhalation.

⭐ The internal intercostal muscles are responsible for forced exhalation.

⭐ These are found in between the ribs.

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Answer 2

Answer:

intercostal muscles help in breathing as lungs cannot expand or contract on their own so by the help of diagram muscles and intercostal muscles they expand to inhale air and contract to exhale air