The primary muscle of inspiration which forms the floor of the thoracic cavity is ______.
A
pleural membrane
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B
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.