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Question

The primary muscle of inspiration which forms the floor of the thoracic cavity is ______.


A

pleural membrane

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sternum

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C

ventricle

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D

diaphragm

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Solution

The correct option is D

diaphragm


The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals. It plays a major role in breathing, as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax, and results in inspiration. When this muscle relaxes, the thoracic volume returns to normal, causing expiration.

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