Which of the following muscles increases the volume of the thorax during a normal inhalation? (1) diaphragm (2) external intercostals (3) internal intercostals (4) rectus abdominis

A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. 2, 4
E. 3, 4


A

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