Which muscles are used when inspiration is forced?
- Diaphragm: Contracts and moves downward, expanding the thoracic cavity.- External intercostal muscles: Contract to elevate the ribs and sternum, further expanding the thoracic cavity.
- Scalene muscles: Help elevate the first two ribs and sternum.
- Sternocleidomastoid muscles: Assist with elevating the sternum.
- Pectoralis minor muscles: Help elevate the third to fifth ribs.
- Serratus anterior muscles: Pull the ribs upward and outward, expanding the thoracic cavity.
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