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This the diaphragm. When it contracts it lowers and air can rush into the lungs. When it relaxes air leaves.
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∙ 11y agoInternal intercostal muscles
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Which flat bone forms part of the chest?
The sternum is the flat bone that the upper ribs are joined to.
What is the helmet shaped muscle under the ribs that controls breathing?
diaphragm
Smooth muscle tissue location and function?
Smooth muscle tissue is usually found neam your ribs and it is used to protect the inner part of your ribs from infections.
Which part of body are ribs attached to a flat bone?
Torso-the sternum is the flat bone in the center of your chest between them.
What muscle is the flat bone attached to?
there are several flat bones... The Scapula (shoulder blade), Sternum (breast bone), Cranium (skull), Pelvis and Ribs are all considered to be flat bones.
What part of the body does the ribs protect?
The ribs protect your lungs (along with the sternum, which protects the heart).
When you sneeze do you use every muscle in your body?
intercostal muscles..... they are located under the ribs
Which muscle form the middle wall of axilla?
upper 4 ribs and there intercostal muscles.upper part of serratus anterior muscle
What muscle that extends from the ribs to the pubis and compresses the abdomen is the?
Latissimus dorsi is the muscle that extends from the ribs to the pubis and compresses the abdomen.
Does ribs are flat bones?
Yes
Small inspiratory muscle between the ribs elevate the ribs?
External intercostal
Can you get a oblique muscle tear from a fall on to the ribs?
yes, lower eight ribs.
