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the sternoclediomastoid, scalenes and external intercostals all work to increase throracic volume. hope that helps

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What is the important muscle of inspiaration?

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


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What is the difference between normal inspiration and expiration and forced inspiration and expiration?

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What is approximate increase in diameter of chest circumference during forced inspiration?

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What is the difference between the muscles involved in inspiration and expiration?

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What muscles are not involved with inspiration?

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