During quiet inhalation, which respiratory muscles contract?

a) diaphragm and external intercostals
b) diaphragm and internal intercostals
c) internal and external intercostals
d) diaphragm and external obliques
e) diaphragm and internal obliques


Answer: a) diaphragm and external intercostals

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