First correct answer gets brainliest! the shape of the path of a planet or asteroid around the sun is an (apex? )

elliptical (nearly circular)  

Explanation:

According to Kepler's laws of planetary motion, the planets do not revolve around the Sun in exact circular orbits. The path of the planet or any other body in the solar system is elliptical, with the Sun at one of the foci. Though, the eccentricity is not large, so one can say, the path of the planets and the asteroids around the Sun is nearly circular.

ellipse NOT ELLIPITICAL

Explanation:

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.