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What allows the ribs to expand and contract with each breath?

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What is the diaphragm

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During normal breathing, contraction of the major inspiratory muscle, the diaphragm, produces both rib cage expansion and a downward movement of the diaphragm. These movements cause the pressure around and in the lung to become negative relative to atmosphere.

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