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What is the name of the muscle located beneath the rib cage that enables breathing?

What is the name of the muscle located beneath the rib cage that enables breathing?
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What is the name of the muscle located beneath the rib cage that enables breathing?

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Its called a Diaphragm, It's located below the lungs

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