How does the thoracic cage assist in breathing?
O Muscles in between the ribs can change the
shape of the chest during breathing.
0 The thoracic cage contains tissues that warm,
moisten, and filter the air we breathe.
o The thoracic cage contains cartilage that
assists in moving the chest when we breathe.
O Muscles in the thoracic cage are directly
attached to the lungs, which open during
breathing.