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Which muscle during inspiration doesn't contracted?

The diaphragm.


What is The tissue that allows the diaphragm flatten during inspiration?

Smooth muscle.


Why is ATP required during a muscle contraction?

ATP is required during a muscle contraction because it provides the energy needed for the muscle fibers to contract and generate force. Without ATP, the muscle would not be able to contract effectively.


What muscle contract during inhalation and what muscles contract during exhalation?

The intercostal muscles, (muscles between the ribs), contract.


Which muscle is most important muscle used in inspiration?

diaphram


Which muscle or muscles are the most important muscles used in inspiration and inhalation?

the diaphragm is the muscle(s) that are most important muscle used in inspiration (inhalation)?


What is the interval between expiration and inspiration?

The interval between expiration (breathing out) and inspiration (breathing in) is called the respiratory cycle. During this cycle, the lungs expand and contract to allow air to move in and out of the body.


What is the dome-shaped muscle under the thoracic cavity and what are its functions?

The dome-shaped muscle under the thoracic cavity is the diaphragm. Its function is to contract to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity, thereby decreasing pressure in the lungs and causing inspiration.


Which muscle is or are the most important muscle used in inspiration or inhalation?

Diaphragm


Can skeletal muscle contract without shortening?

Yes. One possibility is that the load on the muscle exceeds the tension produced by the muscle so that the muscle actually lengthens during contraction (eccentric contraction).


What is needed for living muscle to contract?

A living muscle needs oxygen in the blood and muscle elasticity to contract and move.


What muscle is the prime mover of inspiration?

The diaphragm is the prime mover of inspiration, as it contracts and flattens during inhalation, creating a vacuum in the chest cavity that allows air to be drawn into the lungs.