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The values in A are the calculated net rib displacements (ΔXr) produced by intercostal muscles lying parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body and developing a force of 1 kg on the adjacent ribs. The values in B are the calculated net changes in Pa,o corresponding to these rib displacements. These values were calculated from the data shown in Fig. 3A and B, respectively.
