Question

To create increased pressure in the lungs which of the following muscles might be active? Mark all that apply. (A) External Intercostals (B) Internal Intercostals (C)Pectoralis major (D) Abdominal muscles (E) Diaphragm (F) Serratus anterior

Answer 1

the diaphragm,the rib cage muscles and the abdominal muscles.

Step-by-step explanation:

From a functional point of view, there are three groups of respiratory muscles: the diaphragm, the rib cage muscles and the abdominal muscles. Each group acts on the chest wall and its compartments, i.e. the lung-apposed rib cage, the diaphragm-apposed rib cage and the abdomen.