The muscles of the thorax are mostly involved in what action?

a. Rotation of chest
b. Extension of back
c. Flexion of abdomen
d. Breathing


Ans: d. Breathing

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A) production of very thick respiratory mucus B) overinflated alveoli C) underdeveloped respiratory epithelium D) pulmonary edema E) deficiency of pulmonary surfactant

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The end of a muscle that remains stationary when the muscle contracts is called the

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