Intercostal muscles are found between/attached to

lungs

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ribs

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vertebrae

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diaphragm

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Solution

The correct option is B ribs
Intercostal muscles are groups of muscles than run between the ribs. These muscles play a major role during breathing, as they help expand and shrink the chest wall as necessary.

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(d) Diaphragm and intercostal muscles

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