Power

Question 1

Inhalation

Answer 1

Inhalators muscles are active during this process to allow for more space in the lungs.
There is an increase in lung volume creating negative air pressure which leads to the breath flowing in.

Question 2

What muscles are involved in inhalation

Answer 2

Diaphragm and external intercostal muscles

Question 3

What happens during inhalation

Answer 3

Diaphragm contracts and lowers - abdomen engaged

Internal intercostals lift and spread - muscles of neck, chest, back and abdomen used

Question 4

Exhalation

Answer 4

The diaphragm and intercostal contract creating less space in the thorax/lungs which increases air pressure which creates and outward flow of breath.
Muscles involved are internal intercostal muscles and abdomen

Question 5

What is exhalation

Answer 5

Diaphragm relaxes and rises -abdominal muscles

Internal intercostal muscles pull down and compress - neck, back, chest and abdomen muscles

Question 6

What is recoil breathing ?

Answer 6

Recoil describes the sensation of breath rushing in without having to actively breathe.

Question 7

What is respiratory attractor state ?

Answer 7

Where your breathing naturally sits