Question

short ribs are a cut of beef often used for barbeque. back ribs are taken from the area near the spine where the meat tends to be thinner. which muscle forms the meat on this type of rib?
intercostal muscles
diaphragm
rectus abdominus
external abdominal oblique
trapezius

Explanation:

• Intercostal muscles: These muscles are located between the ribs. Back ribs, which are near the spine, have meat that comes from the intercostal muscles.
• Diaphragm: It is a large, dome - shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and is not related to the meat on back ribs.
• Rectus abdominus: This is a muscle in the front of the abdomen (the "six - pack" muscle) and not associated with the back rib area.
• External abdominal oblique: It is also an abdominal muscle (located on the side of the abdomen) and not relevant to the back rib region.
• Trapezius: This is a large muscle in the upper back and neck area, not related to the meat on back ribs.

Answer:

Intercostal muscles