muscles of respiration

The diaphragm is the major muscle of respiration. Intercostal muscles are accessory muscles of respiration. Pathology: - neuromuscular weakness a) chronic ventilatory failure - pulmonary hypertension b) atelectasis c) aspiration d) pneumonia e) sleep-disordered breathing

Specific

diaphragm muscle respiratory accessory muscle

References

- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009