Which Respiratory Muscles are Located Between the Ribs

Question

Which respiratory muscles are located between the ribs?
A) Diaphragm
B) Bronchiolar smooth muscle
C) Intercostals
D) Sternocleidomastoids

Accepted Answer

The intercostal muscles are located between the ribs and are responsible for moving the ribcage during breathing. The diaphragm is located below the ribcage and the bronchiolar smooth muscle and sternocleidomastoids are not located between the ribs.