The Comstock Lode Refers To

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Comstock Lode refers to:

• A) a reservation set aside for Indians in Texas
• B) a mining discovery of gold and silver in Nevada
• C) a black disenfranchisement plan promoted by Bourbons
• D) a cattle drive that ran through Ohio
• E) the largest mountain in the Rockies

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Definitions:

Spinalis Thoracis

A muscle in the back that is part of the erector spinae muscle group, helping to extend and stabilize the thoracic spine.

Longissimus Thoracis

A muscle in the back that helps extend, rotate, and laterally flex the spine.

Serratus Posterior Superior

A muscle situated in the upper back that helps in elevating the ribs during inhalation.

Elevate the Ribs

The action of increasing the thoracic cavity volume to aid in inhalation, primarily performed by the intercostal muscles.