MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Human Anatomy
MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Human Anatomy
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134292335
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 5RFT
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Match the term intercostals with the most closely related description given below:

Compresses cheeks

Elevates larynx

Tenses skin of neck

Pelvic floor/associated structures

Elevates mandible

Move ribs

Retracts tongue

Extends neck

Eye muscles

Makes eye look down

Introduction:

Intercostal muscles are situated in the thorax region around the ribcage. There are two types of intercostal muscles, namely internal and external intercostals. These muscles help in breathing.

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