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What three muscles help with breathing?
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Internal and external intercostals and the diaphragm
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Which two muscles used for breathing are synergists?
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Diaphragm : External Intercostals
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Which two muscles are antagonists during breathing?
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Diaphragm: Internal Intercostals
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External Intercostals
Insertion
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Suprior border of the rib below
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External Intercostals
Action
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Pull ribs together to elevate rib cage
Inspiration
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Internal Intercostals
Insertion
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Inferior border of the rib above
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Internal Intercostals
Action
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Draws ribs together to depress rib cage
Expiration
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Diaphragm
Insertion
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Central tendon of diaphragm
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Diaphragm
Action
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Contracts to aid in inspiration
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