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When your muscles move your ribs to make the lungs bigger or smaller?
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∙ 11y ago
A misunderstanding.
That's not how breathing actually works. Your rib cage is all but immobile.
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∙ 12y ago
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When your muscles move your ribs to make the lungs bigger and smaller?
breathing ant it
What is the movement when your muscles move your ribs to make the lungs bigger and smaller?
It is air that does it, as well as the rib muscles themselves. The diaphragm contracts, expanding the internal area of the thoracic (chest) cavity, causing a drop in pressure. Air is then drawn through the nose into the lungs, which expand, causing the ribs to move to accomodate this.
Why do have color in eyes?
The muscles that make the pupil smaller or bigger, or the retina, contain pigment, and the color of pigment is based on your genes.
Do lungs make any difference with the size?
Bigger lungs, more air.
Do lungs have musles?
yes because organs are made up of tissues and so are muscles and for the lungs to move they need the muscle. So yes your lungs do have muscles.
Does riding a stationary bike make your butt bigger or smaller?
The easy answer is, neither bigger or smaller. Your butt is just sitting there. Think of aerobic exercise as a whole body exercise. However, it will get smaller if you are starting with a more than average fat supply. And, if your intensity and mileage is high enough, you will be building muscle in your legs, and butt area, but most people will not experience a bigger butt.
When air moves into the lungs when the diaphragm muscles do what?
The diaphragm moves down to make the lungs expand (inhalation)
How do you make muscles bigger and stronger?
by lying By excercising
How do you make your muscles and biceps bigger safely?
Chicken
Does convex lens make images bigger or smaller?
bigger (*or closer*)
Does puberty bring on bigger muscles or make it easier to create muscle mass?
Yes, during puberty your muscles will (in general) get bigger and develop.
Moving muscles in order to make air flow into and out of the lungs?
The term for moving muscles in order to make air flow into and out of the lungs is breathing. The main muscle that moves is the diaphragm, which sits just below the lungs and causes air to flow in and out as it contracts and expands.
