MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Mechanism of Breathing

Ribs are elev...

Question

Ribs are elevated when muscles between ribs are________

A

relaxed

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

contracted

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

dilated

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

dilated

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B
contracted

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Ribs are elevated when muscles between ribs are________

Q. Muscles which are found between ribs and breast are called -

Q. What are the functions of the following in breathing?
(a) Ribs
(b) Diaphragm
(c) Abdominal muscles

Q. Read the following statements (A to D)
(A) Rib is a flat bone connected vertebral column and dorsally to the sternum.
(B) First seven pairs of ribs are called true ribs.
(C) 8

^{t h}

^{t h}

^{t h}

pairs of the ribs are called vertebro sternal ribs.
(D) 10

^{t h}

^{t h}

pairs of ribs are not connected dorsally and are therefore called floating ribs.
How many statements are correct?

Q. The adjoining vertebrae, ribs and skin are inter-connected with slender body muscles are seen in

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Respiration Physiology

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Mechanism of Breathing

Standard XIII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon