Which Is an Action of the Subcostales

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which is an action of the subcostales?

• A)elevation of ribs eight through ten at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
• B)depression of ribs eight through ten at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
• C)depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
• D)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

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