Which nerves stimulate the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles to contract?
A) splanchnic nerves
B) somatic nerves
C) phrenic and intercostal nerves
D) vagus nerves
E) myenteric nerves

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The diaphragm is primarily stimulated to contract by the phrenic nerve, while the external intercostal muscles are stimulated by intercostal nerves. These nerves are part of the somatic nervous system, which controls voluntary muscle movements.

Which Nerves Stimulate the Diaphragm and External Intercostal Muscles to Contract