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    Which Muscle Separates the Thoracic and Abdominal Cavities and Is
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Which Muscle Separates the Thoracic and Abdominal Cavities and Is

Question 43

Question 43

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Which muscle separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is also the chief breathing muscle?


A) Serratus anterior
B) Intercostal muscle
C) Sternocleidomastoid
D) Diaphragm

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