Which of the following events occurs during the process of inspiration?
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Correct answer: Contraction of external intercostal muscles
Contraction of the external intercostal muscles lifts up the ribs and the sternum, causing an increase in the volume of the thoracic chamber in the dorso-ventral axis. This is a key step in increasing pulmonary volume for inspiration.
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