The Muscles Involved in Resting Inspiration Include the Diaphragm and the (External

question 29

Short Answer

The muscles involved in resting inspiration include the diaphragm and the (external intercostals / internal intercostals), while forced inspiration adds the scalenes, (sternocleidomastoids / digastrics) and pectoralis minor.

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