Mechanics of breathing Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT HAPPENS DURING INSPIRATION
A
RIBCAGE EXPANDS, INTERCOSTAL MUSCLES CONTRACT, LUNG PRESSURE DECREASES, DIAPHRAM CONTRACTS
2
Q
WHAT HAPPENS DURING EXPIRATION
A
RIBCAGE GETS SMALLER INTERCOSTAL MUCCLES RELAX LUNG PRESSURE INCREASES DIAAPHRAM RELAXES