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The contraction of ___________ muscles lifts up the ribs and the sternum causing an increase in the volume of the thoracic chamber in the dorso - ventral axis.

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Contraction of external intercostal muscles

Contraction of external intercostal muscles results in expansion of chest cavity and elevation of ribs and sternum. Thus, it helps in taking in air inside.

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