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The diaphragm divides your torso into two parts. the upper part, the chest or thorax, houses the lungs. When the diaphragm pull down, it forces air into the lungs. Whenthe diaphragm pushes up, it forces air out of the lungs.l

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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.


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 parts of the body work together to help you breathe?

The diaphragm, intercostal muscles, and lungs work together to help you breathe. The diaphragm moves down, the intercostal muscles expand the rib cage, and the lungs expand to take in air for oxygenation.


The immediate effects of exercise on the Diaphragm and intercostals?

The diaphragm and the intercostals are muscles that help breathing. When you excerise they work harder because it is harder to breathe.


When you breathe in the diaphragm goes up or down?

The diaphragm goes downwards.


Do you need a diaphragm?

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


How does Sam breathe?

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What moves your lungs so you can breathe?

Your diaphragm


What is the sheet of muscle that moves down when you breathe in?

Diaphragm


What muscle compress and move downward when you inhale?

the diaphragm. It is right above the heart and lungs, and expands and contracts when you breathe in and out. You can almost feel it move down a little, when you release air.


Does the diaphragm lie between the thoracic and abdominal cavities and assist us to breathe?

Yes, the diaphragm lies between the thoracic and abdominal cavities and assists us to breathe.


What muscles do children use to breathe?

Children primarily use their diaphragm and intercostal muscles to breathe. The diaphragm contracts and moves downward, expanding the chest cavity, while the intercostal muscles between the ribs help to further expand the chest for breathing in.