When contracted, this muscle causes expansion of the thoracic cavity and increases pressure in the abdominopelvic cavity. Its insertion is on a central tendon.

A. External intercostals
B. Transversus thoracis
C. Diaphragm
D. Serratus posterior inferior
E. Internal intercostals


Answer: C

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