Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which muscles help you to cough?

  1. Sternohyoids

  2. Scalenes

  3. Trapezius

  4. Nothing like that
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The scalene muscles in the neck assist in coughing by helping to elevate the first and second ribs during forceful expiration. While the diaphragm and abdominal muscles are the primary cough muscles, the scalenes contribute to the forceful exhalation needed for an effective cough. The other options are incorrect: sternohyoids are neck muscles for hyoid bone depression, trapezius is for shoulder movement.

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