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The production of ________ is a rapid way for muscle to produce energy.
Diaphragm
A large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs and thoracic cavity that contracts and relaxes to aid in the breathing process by creating a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs.
Elastic Properties
Characteristics of materials that allow them to stretch and return to their original shape without permanent deformation.
External Intercostal Muscles
The External Intercostal Muscles are a group of muscles found between the ribs that aid in the process of inhalation by elevating the ribcage, expanding the thoracic cavity.
Pleural Cavity
The thin fluid-filled space between the two pulmonary pleurae of each lung, involved in respiratory mechanics.
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