prosses of inhalation and exhalation carried out by the lungs
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During inhalation
Diaphragm contracts
Ribs move outwards and upwards
External intercostal muscles contract
Internal inter coastal muscles relax
Chest cavity volume increases
Lungs inflate
Air pressure decreases
During exhalation
Diaphragm relax
Ribs move inwards and downwards
External intercoastal muscles relax
Internal intercostal muscles contract
Chest cavity volume decreases
Lungs deflate
Air pressure increases
Diaphragm contracts
Ribs move outwards and upwards
External intercostal muscles contract
Internal inter coastal muscles relax
Chest cavity volume increases
Lungs inflate
Air pressure decreases
During exhalation
Diaphragm relax
Ribs move inwards and downwards
External intercoastal muscles relax
Internal intercostal muscles contract
Chest cavity volume decreases
Lungs deflate
Air pressure increases
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