Asked by Ayesha Williams on Jun 10, 2024

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Which of the following muscles change the size of the chest for breathing?

A) transverses abdominis muscle
B) external oblique muscles
C) transverses thoracis muscle
D) intercostal muscles

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that play a key role in the mechanical aspect of breathing by assisting in the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.

Change the Size

A process or action that results in an alteration of the dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of an object or entity.

Transverses Abdominis Muscle

A muscle layer of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall which is deep to the internal oblique muscle.

  • Recognize the functional tasks performed by diverse muscle assemblies.
  • Describe the mechanism by which certain muscles aid in breathing.
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Bianca MonteiroJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The intercostal muscles are the muscles located between the ribs that change the size of the chest for breathing. The transverses abdominis muscle and external oblique muscles are both involved in abdominal muscle contractions, but not breathing. The transverses thoracis muscle is a small muscle located in the thoracic region of the body, but it does not play a significant role in chest expansion for breathing.