These muscles extend inferomedially from the superior rib to an adjacent inferior rib, and are involved in elevating the ribs during inhalation.
A. External intercostals
B. Diaphragm
C. Transversus thoracis
D. Serratus posterior inferior
E. Internal intercostals
Answer: A
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