If a Muscle Attaches from a Rib to a Point

question 26

Multiple Choice

If a muscle attaches from a rib to a point that is superior to that rib attachment,what action will this muscle most likely have?

• A)extension of a vertebra at the spinal joints
• B)elevation of the rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
• C)depression of the rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
• D)decrease in volume of the thoracic cavity

---

Definitions:

Return On Assets

A financial ratio that indicates how profitable a company is relative to its total assets, measuring efficiency in generating profits.

Net Income

The net income of a business following the deduction of all costs, such as operational expenses and taxes, from its overall revenue.

Average Total Assets

An indicator of a company's financial health, calculated by adding the beginning and ending total assets for a period and dividing by two.

Managerial Accounting

The practice of identifying, measuring, analyzing, and interpreting accounting information to help managers make informed business decisions.