Forced Breathing During Exhalation Involves Contraction of the Internal Intercostal

question 96

Multiple Choice

Forced breathing during exhalation involves contraction of the internal intercostal muscles and the

• A) scalenes.
• B) diaphragm.
• C) abdominal muscles.
• D) external intercostals.
• E) serratus anterior.

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