Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134243818
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine:

The event that occurs after the contraction of the inspiratory muscles.

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The external intercostal muscles are attached to the walls of the thoracic cavity. Contraction or relaxation of these causes changes the volume of the thoracic cavity and lungs. There are changes in the rib cage as well as the dome-shaped diaphragm and finally in the pressure of air within the pleural cavity hence, completing the process of inspiration. The inspiratory muscles include a group of muscles associated with the breathing process.

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