The Intercostals stabilize the rib cage and assist in respiration
The intercostals and the diaphragm.
intercostals
The sternocleidomastoid muscles are the ones that flex when the intercostals are flexed. This will also cause the scalene muscles to flex.
The diaphragm and the intercostals are muscles that help breathing. When you excerise they work harder because it is harder to breathe.
external and internal intercostals
Dorsal
Yes.
The intercostals and the diaphragm.
Internal Intercostals
Diaphragm and intercostals
internal intercostals