Sunday, January 23, 2011

Mechanisms of Inhalation and Exhalation

Inhalation Mechanisms

  1. Diaphragm muscles contract and flattens out
  2. Volume of thoracic cavity increases
  3. Air pressure inside thoracic cavity decreases
  4. Air flow into lung
  5. Ribcage move forward and upward












Exhalation Mechanisms


  1. Diaphragm relax and arches upwards
  2. Volume of thoracic cavity decreases
  3. Air pressure inside thoracic cavity inrcreases
  4. Air flow out of the lung
  5. Ribcage move downward and inward

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