The _________ is a strong wall of muscle that contracts to create a suction in the chest to draw in air and expand the lungs When the muscle elves, the chest cavity decreases and the air is pushed out

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The diaphragm is a strong wall of muscle that contracts to create a suction in the chest to draw in air and expand the lungs. When the muscle relaxes, the chest cavity decreases and the air is pushed out.