The ____ is a muscle that extends across the bottom of the rib cage and separates the lungs and heart from the abdominal cavity.
A) adductor
B) deltoid
C) diaphragm
D) scalene

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The diaphragm is a muscle that extends across the bottom of the rib cage and separates the lungs and heart from the abdominal cavity. The adductor muscles are located in the thighs, the deltoids are located in the shoulders, and the scalene muscles are located in the neck.

The ____ Is a Muscle That Extends Across the Bottom