Expansion of the thorax is essential to create the necessary pressure gradients for respiration to occur.The movement of the skeletal system,specifically the upper ribs,is described as which type of movement?

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This movement increases the anteroposterior diameter and the depth of respiration; this movement results from the position of the scapulae posteriorly and the weight of the shoulder and arm and prevents more lateral swing of the ribs with inspiration.

Expansion of the Thorax Is Essential to Create the Necessary