The inspiratory muscles that contract so we can inspire air are the ________ and ________.
A) rectus abdominis; external obliques
B) diaphragm; external intercostals
C) trapezius; latissimus dorsi
D) diaphragm; external obliques

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The diaphragm and external intercostals are the primary inspiratory muscles. The rectus abdominis and external obliques are involved in expiration and trunk stabilization, while the trapezius and latissimus dorsi are involved in movements of the shoulder and upper back.

The Inspiratory Muscles That Contract So We Can Inspire Air