Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?
A) Internal intercostals
B) External intercostals
C) Diaphragm
D) Stylohyoid
E) Hyoglossus

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The diaphragm is the primary muscle responsible for inhalation. As it contracts, it moves downward, allowing the lungs to expand and fill with air. The internal and external intercostal muscles also play a role in breathing, but they are involved more in exhalation. The stylohyoid and hyoglossus muscles are both involved in movements of the tongue and throat and are not directly involved in breathing.

Which of the Following Muscles Is the Prime Mover for Inhalation