Identify which statement describes the actions of the intercostal muscles

a. They approximate and rotate the ribs during inhalation and depress and stabilize the ribs during exhalation.
b. They elevate and separate the ribs during inhalation and depress and stabilize the ribs during exhalation.
c. They flex and separate the ribs during inhalation and elevate and stabilize the ribs during exhalation.
d. They extend and separate the ribs during inhalation and depress and stabilize the ribs during exhalation.

b

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