muscles of respiration

Introduction

The diaphragm is the major muscle of respiration. Intercostal muscles are accessory muscles of respiration.

Pathology

• neuromuscular weakness
  • chronic ventilatory failure
    • pulmonary hypertension
  • atelectasis
  • aspiration
  • pneumonia
  • sleep-disordered breathing

More specific terms

• diaphragm muscle
• respiratory accessory muscle