Breathing Flashcards

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Q

What happens to breathing muscles and diaphragm during inspiration?

A

Breathing muscles contract

Diaphragm contracts and flattens

Thus chest cavity enlarges

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What happens to breathing muscles and diaphragm during expiration?

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Breathing muscles relax

Diaphragm curves and returns to dome shape

Chest volume decreases

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