The muscle between the ribs that pulls the ribs up and out during inhalation is ________
A) the diaphragm
B) a thoracic muscle
C) the pleura
D) an intercostal muscle
D
Explanation: A) The diaphragm is not between the ribs.
B) There is no such thing as a thoracic muscle.
C) The pleura is a membrane, not a muscle.
D) Correct! Inter- means "between" and cost/o- means "rib."
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