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Rib muscles and diaphragm contract, making the chest cavity ____________

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During the process of breathing, the diaphragm contract by moving downward and upward and this process usually increase or decrease the space in the chest cavity. However, intercostal muscles between the ribs also help to enlarge the chest cavity or reduce the space in the chest cavity.

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