Muscles of respiration
MUSCLES INVOLVED IN BREATHING, INCLUDING THE MUSCLES OF THE DIAPHRAGM AND THE INTERCOSTAL MUSCLES
Accessory muscles of respiration; Muscles of breathing; Accessory Muscles of respiration; Accessory muscles of breathing; Accessoru muscles of breathing; Accessoriy Muscles of respiration; Breathing muscles; Accessory muscles of inspiration; Muscles of the respiration; Respiration muscles; Respiration muscle; Breathing muscle; Respiratory muscles; Ventilatory muscles; Forceful exhalation; Respiratory muscle
The muscles of respiration are the muscles that contribute to inhalation and exhalation, by aiding in the expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity. The diaphragm and, to a lesser extent, the intercostal muscles drive respiration during quiet breathing.