Movement Of Body Parts When Breathing Flashcards by Kavinilaa Senthil Kumar

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What is the main muscle responsible for breathing during normal respiration?

Diaphragm

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What is the function of the intercostal muscles during breathing?

They help expand and contract the chest cavity to assist with breathing

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True or False: The diaphragm contracts during inhalation and relaxes during exhalation.

True

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Fill in the blank: The diaphragm ___________ to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity during inhalation.

contracts

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What role do the intercostal muscles play in forced breathing?

They help further expand the chest cavity to increase airflow

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Movement Of Body Parts When Breathing Flashcards

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