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What happens to the thoracic cavity when the diaphragm relaxes?
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∙ 15y ago
When the diaphragm relaxes, the volume of the thoracic cavity decreases. The resultant decrease in thoracic cavity leads to an increase in the pressure. This increase in pressure leads to the exhalation of air out of the lungs into the atmosphere.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agothe volume increases when the pressure in the thoracic cavity when the diophram is pulled down.
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Where are your lungs located in body?
Your lungs are in the thoracic cavity, which includes the chest down to the diaphragm. The lungs are located on both sides of the heart in pleural cavities.Source:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/what-is-in-the-thoracic-cavities.html
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The diaphragm separates the abdominal from the thoracic cavity.
When exhaling what happens?
The diaphragm relaxes and reduces the space in the chest cavity.
What is the changes in size of thoracic cavity during the contraction and relaxation of diaphragm?
When the Diaphragm contracts, it is pulled down, and is pulled back up when it relaxes.Also, when you inhale, it contracts. When you exhale, it relaxes.
What major cavity is superior to the diaphragm?
In physiology superior means above. The cavity superior to the diaphragm is the thoracic cavity
What muscle is separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
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Divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?
The diaphragm divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity.
What is it called when the diaphragm relaxes and the chest cavity becomes smaller?
During exhalation the diaphragm relaxes and the chest cavity gets smaller.
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The diaphragm.
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The intercostals and the diaphragm.
How do you breathe using the diaphragm?
When you take a breath, the diaphragm contracts and when it does, it drops down. This increases the size of the thoracic cavity. Air pressure is now lower in it than outside. Air moves from a high pressure to a low pressure. Air rushes in and the reverse happens when the diaphragm relaxes.
What happens to the pressure and volume inside the thoracic cavity when you pull the rubber diaphragm down the lung model?
When the diaphragm is pulled down, the volume of the thoracic cavity increases, and the air pressure in the thoracic cavity decreases. This causes inhalation.
What organ separates the thoracic cavity from the abdonminal cavity?
Diaphragm
