Mechanics of breathing Flashcards

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WHAT HAPPENS DURING INSPIRATION

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RIBCAGE EXPANDS, INTERCOSTAL MUSCLES CONTRACT, LUNG PRESSURE DECREASES, DIAPHRAM CONTRACTS

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WHAT HAPPENS DURING EXPIRATION

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RIBCAGE GETS SMALLER INTERCOSTAL MUCCLES RELAX LUNG PRESSURE INCREASES DIAAPHRAM RELAXES

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