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The diaphragm & the external intercostal muscles (the muscles between the ribs that course downward) are the two most important muscles of inhalation, but there are many other muscles that also contribute to this process.
Other muscles of inhalation include:
-Pectoralis major
-Pectoralis minor
-Serratus anterior
-Costal levators
-Subclavius
-Serratus posterior superior
-Serratus posterior inferior
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What is the physical relationship of the intercostal muscles to each other?
Inhalation, exhalation
What inhalation and exhalation?
Inhalation means breathing in, and exhalation is breathing out.
Do the muscles function in passive exhalation or active inhalation?
Passive means passive - no muscle action is necessary. You must use your muscles to inhale ... and you can use them to speed up exhalation.
How do inhalation and exhalation impact diaphragm movement?
Diaphragm movement impacts inhalation and exhalation. It moves upward on exhalation.
Why are inhalation and exhalation important to the human body?
Inhalation means breathing in, and exhalation is breathing out.
What is an antonym for exhalation?
Inhalation
What happens after exhalation?
Inhalation?
Which phase of breathing inhalation or exhalation is considered active and passive?
Inhalation is an active process and exhalation is a passive process
What muscle contract during inhalation and what muscles contract during exhalation?
The intercostal muscles, (muscles between the ribs), contract.
What if there's no inhalation and exhalation?
we will die
Inhalation and exhalation are referred to as?
Breathing
What are the 2 steps in respiraton?
The 2 steps of respiration are;breathing and cellular respiration.
