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Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes the Movement of Ribs

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Which of the following statements BEST describes the movement of ribs 2-7 and the sternum during inspiration?


A) Sternum moves ventrally, ribs move in sagittal plane increasing anterior/posterior diameter
B) Ribs lift up and outward in the frontal plane
C) Little movement of the ribs occurs during ventilation
D) Sternum moves inferiorly, ribs move anteriorly and laterally

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