What Muscle Group Functions to Provide a Stabilizing Role to the Rib

question 2

Multiple Choice

What muscle group functions to provide a stabilizing role to the rib cage during inspiration?

• A)Abdominal muscles
• B)Diaphragm
• C)Intercostal muscles
• D)Upper trapezius

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Definitions:

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure and decreases blood flow to certain parts of the body.

Smooth Muscle

Muscle tissue that forms organs like the stomach and bladder, characterized by its lack of striations and its ability to contract involuntarily.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue, attached to bones, that is responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of muscle found only in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract autonomously and rhythmically.