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Accessory Muscles Include Neck Sternocleidomastoid Chest Pectoris Majors

Front What are the accessory muscles?
Back These include the neck muscles (sternocleidomastoid), the chest pectoris majors, and the abdominal muscles. They aid in respiration.

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