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It doesn't, breathing is your diaphragm pushing up and down. Why do you think air moves out of your lungs; it's because you're increasing or reducing the volume of your lung cavity, which either sucks air in or pushes it out in the same way that you would use a balloon.

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When you breath out which direction does your diaphragm go?

When you breathe out the diaphragm moves upwards to push the air out of the lungs. When you breathe in the diaphragm moves downwards to draw air into the lungs. When you breathe out your diaphragm contract and moves upwards towards your head. when you breathe in too much your diaphragm explodes


What happened to a person whose diaphragm could not contract?

You wouldn't be able to breathe or inhale


How and why air moves into and out of lungs when you inhale and exhale?

When you breathe in, your diaphragm will contract, causing your lungs to expand and suck in air. When you breathe out, your diaphragm will relax, causing your lungs to shrink and force out air.


Do you need a diaphragm?

The diaphragm is the main muscle used in breathing, if you can't breathe you die.


Why doesnt the diaphragm function in the fetus?

There is no need for it to function. The diaphragm aids with breathing (expanding and contracting the thoracic cavity) but since the mother provides the fetus with oxygen through the placenta (which is connected to the umbilical cord) it doesn't need to "breathe", or expand and contract its lungs.


How does the diaphragm and rib muscles work together to control inhaling and exhaling?

When you breathe, the actions of your rib muscles and diaphragm expand or contract your chest. As a result, air flows in and out.


When you breathe in does the diaphragm do?

When you breathe in, your diaphragm contracts. This makes the diaphragm move lower and increases the area in your lungs.


What organ helps you breathe the 282 cubic feet of air you need everyday?

Your diaphragm helps you breathe the air you need every day.


Why do cats breathe faster when purring?

Cats breathe faster when purring because the act of purring requires the muscles in their diaphragm to contract and relax rapidly, which can lead to an increase in their breathing rate.


When you inhale what does the diaphragm and intercostal muscles do?

when you breathe in the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract lifting the ribs up.


When you breathe in the diaphragm goes up or down?

The diaphragm goes downwards.


When assessing the child's respirations the nurse should keep in mind that children normally use which muscles to breathe?

Children normally use their diaphragm and intercostal muscles to breathe. The diaphragm is the main muscle responsible for breathing, while the intercostal muscles help expand and contract the chest cavity during respiration.