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