The Role Of Sternocladieomastoid Muscle In Respiration During Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the sternocleidomastoid during inspiration
A
It contracts during inspiration
2
Q
What does the sternocleidomastoid do to the rib cage during Inspiration
A
Causes it to move up and out
3
Q
During inspiration what sternocleidomastoid do to the thoracic cavity
A
The sternocleidomastoid causes a greater of increase of volume and a greater drop of pressure
4
Q
How to the sternocleidomastoid affect the air being drawn into the lungs
A
The sternocleidomastoid causes more air to be drawn into the lungs
5
Q
What happens to the sternocleidomastoid during expiration
A
It relaxes
