How many layers of muscles comprise the intercostal group of muscles?

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four


B
Explanation:
A) The intercostal group consists of two layers of muscles between the ribs that move the ribs during respiration: the external intercostals and the internal intercostals.
C) The intercostal group consists of two layers of muscles between the ribs that move the ribs during respiration: the external intercostals and the internal intercostals.
D) The intercostal group consists of two layers of muscles between the ribs that move the ribs during respiration: the external intercostals and the internal intercostals.

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