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During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts flattening out its usual dome shaped appearance. This has the effect of lengthening the lungs and increasing the intrapulmonary volume. When the volume increases, the pressure drops and air flows into the lungs.

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How do inhalation and exhalation impact diaphragm movement?

During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and moves downwards, causing the chest cavity to expand and draw air into the lungs. During exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and moves upwards, allowing the chest cavity to decrease in size and push air out of the lungs. These movements ensure proper ventilation of the lungs.


What muscle raises the sternum during forced inhalation?

diaphragm


Describe the movement of the ribcage and diaphragm during exhalation?

I believe the ribs are there to protect our lungs, heart etc. When we breath in, what we are actually doing is telling our diaphragm to contract, which moves it in a downwards motion. This caused pressure in our lungs to lower which pulls in air.


How are diaphragm and intercostal muscles stimulated?

The diaphragm is stimulated the same way all other muscles are - nerve impulses that originate in the brain (or sometimes the spinal cord). The intercostal muscles expand during inhalation and contract during exhalation in response to the movement of the lungs by the diaphragm.


Does the diaphragm move up on inhalation?

No, the diaphragm moves down during inhalation. This action increases the space in the chest cavity, allowing the lungs to expand and fill with air. The downward movement of the diaphragm creates negative pressure in the chest, which draws air into the lungs.


The diaphragm contracts during what phase of respiration?

The diaphragm contracts during the inhalation phase of respiration. When it contracts, it moves downward, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity and causing air to rush into the lungs.


What 2 muscles work together during inhalation?

The diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles.


Which muscle under the lungs pulls down when humans breathe in?

When the lungs are expanded, this action takes place due to the diaphragm contracting during inhalation. During exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes.


What is the name of the muscles that move the diaphragm upwards and downwards?

The primary muscle that moves the diaphragm is the diaphragm itself, which contracts and flattens during inhalation to allow air to fill the lungs and relaxes during exhalation to push air out. Additionally, the intercostal muscles, located between the ribs, assist in this process by raising and lowering the rib cage, which indirectly influences the movement of the diaphragm.


Which reflex is involve during inhalation and expiration?

The diaphragm and intercostal muscles are involved in the process of inhalation and expiration. During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward while the intercostal muscles expand the rib cage. This creates more space in the chest cavity, allowing the lungs to expand and fill with air. During expiration, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and the lungs to expel air.


When the diaphragm contracts it causes?

Inhalation


What is the prime muscle for inhalation?

Diaphragm