accessory muscle of respiration

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accessory muscle of respiration,

any of the muscles of the neck, back, and abdomen that may assist the diaphragm and the internal and external intercostal muscles in respiration, especially in some breathing disorders or during exercise. Often elevated effort of breathing contributes to increased anterior-posterior diameter of the chest (barrel chest) over time.

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