The Diaphragm Flashcards
(5 cards)
0
Q
Diaphragm is a very strong wall of…
A
Muscle
1
Q
What is the function of the diaphragm
A
Forces air in and out of the lungs
Acts as a floor to the chest
Acts as a roof to the abdomen
2
Q
The diaphragm separates…
A
The chest cavity from the abdominal cavity hence the floor and roof functions
3
Q
What happens when the diaphragm moves downwards
A
Creates suction to draw in air and expand the lungs
4
Q
What happens when we exhale
A
The diaphragm relaxes and returns to its dome like shape which causes air to be forced from the lungs
