Contraction of the ________ Will Increase the Superior-Inferior Dimension of the Thoracic

question 73

Multiple Choice

Contraction of the ________ will increase the superior-inferior dimension of the thoracic cavity.

• A) rectus abdominis
• B) internal intercostals
• C) diaphragm
• D) external intercostals
• E) sternocleidomastoid

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