What do the rib muscles and diaphragm have in common?

The rib muscles and diaphragm are both involved in breathing by changing the volume of the chest cavity. When they contract, the chest expands and the lungs expand; when they relax, the chest cavity becomes smaller and the lungs recoil. Therefore, the correct choice is A, both aid in the expansion and relaxation of the lungs.

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