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In human physiology, the muscles of respiration are those muscles that contribute to inhalation and exhalation, by aiding in the expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity.The diaphragm and, to a lesser extent, the intercostal muscles drive respiration during quiet breathing.Additional 'accessory muscles of respiration' are typically only used under conditions of high metabolic demand (e.g. exercise) or respiratory dysfunction (e.g. an asthma attack).dditional 'accessory muscles of respiration' are typically only used under conditions of high metabolic demand (e.g. exercise) or respiratory dysfunction (e.g. an asthma attack).
In total, there are eleven muscles that control or contribute to the act of respiration. The main muscle for respiratory inhalation is the diaphragm, which is located deep w â¦ ithin the abdominal cavity. When the diaphragm contracts it opens more space within the chest which allows the lungs to fill with air.f you're exercising or having trouble breathing, your intercostal muscles (the ones between your ribs) can also help with this. There are three layers of intercostal muscles pointing in different directions. When you exhale, the elasticity of your lung alveoli and your chest wall make this an almost passive motion.