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When we breathe out, the muscles between the ribs move down and
inwards. The diaphragm moves upwards. The volume inside the chest decreases. This causes air to rush out of your lungs.
P.S. I copied that out of my science work sheet. LOL!
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoi am NT really sure bufilled up with air i think that the longs remain empty and need another dose of air so i think something might go wrong becuz if the longs arent filled up with air the ribcage might fail or something like that i am NT sure
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∙ 9y agoThe diaphragm is a trampoline like organ that moves the ribs out when someone
in hales.
the ribs move out as you breathe inward
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∙ 9y agoit breathes in oxygen ,and breathes out air
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∙ 11y agothey expand
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What happens to the cartilage between your ribs and breastbone when you breathe?
The cartilage between the ribs and breastbone moves and flexes when you breathe.
What happens to the ribs and diaphragm when you breathe in?
The diaphragm goes down, pulling air into the lungs. Your ribs expand, helping your lungs to expand also.
How does your ribs move when you breathe?
Outwards and upwards
How do you make your ribs show?
If you're relatively thin, or averagely built, breathe in and your ribs will show.
What role does the rib muscle have when you breath?
The ribs don't do anything when you breathe it's your diaphragm that makes you breathe.
What is the cartilage that attaches the ribs called?
the name of the muscle that is attached to your ribs is called a Diaphragm,it helps your lungs to breathe.
What happens to your ribs when you exhale?
It moves inward.your ribs will be bend out
What bone moves the most?
i would say the spine because its involved in the movement of many of the other bones
How many times do your ribs move every year?
yes.yor ribs move 5 million times a year, everytime you breathe!
What do your ribs do?
Ribs are the bones that support and protect the lungs, and also protect the heart. The structure of the sternum and ribs (rib cage) allows us to breathe. The job of your ribs is to protect the organs inside your chest region. Specifically your heart and lungs.
Why is it necessary for your ribs to be flexible?
Because they have to move to let your lungs expand and compress as you breathe in and out.
When you breathe why do your ribs hurt?
They should not hurt at all unless you have damaged them some way.
