?What large, umbrella-shaped sheet of muscle separates the contents of the chest from the contents of the abdomen and plays a key role in the process of breathing?

A. ?epiglottis
B. ?thoracic muscles
C. ?diaphragm
D. ?intercostals
E. ?oblique abdominals


Answer: C

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