This increases thoracic volume in a vertical direction. Inspiration is aided by contraction of the parasternal and external intercostals, which raise the ribs when they contract and increase thoracic volume laterally. Other thoracic muscles become involved in forced (deep) inspiration.
(August 2007) Arrears (also sometimes known as an arrearage) is a legal term for the part of a debt that is overdue after missing one or more required payments. The amount of the arrears is the amount accrued from the date on which the first missed payment was due.
* CP SUPPORT ARREARAGES. The total amount of support monies past due and owing under a court order that have not been assigned to the State, i.e., the portion of the court ordered SUPPORT arrearages that has accrued AFTER the CP ceases to receive AFDC and/or IV-E payments. There are different categories of arrears.