Mechanics of breathing
Cards (21)
- What are the main structures involved in the mechanics of breathing?
- What is the role of intercostal muscles during breathing?
- How does the sternocleidomastoid muscle function during exercise?
- What is the function of the pectoralis minor during breathing?
- What is the primary role of the diaphragm in breathing?
- What is the role of the rectus abdominis during expiration?
- What are the five steps to understanding the mechanics of breathing?
- How do the muscles behave during inspiration at rest?
- What happens to the diaphragm during inspiration during exercise?
- How does thoracic cavity volume change during inspiration?
- What is the effect of increased thoracic cavity volume on lung air pressure?
- What is the outcome of decreased lung air pressure during inspiration?
- What characterizes passive expiration at rest?
- What happens during active expiration during exercise?
- How does thoracic cavity volume change during expiration?
- What is the effect of decreased thoracic cavity volume on lung air pressure?
- What is the outcome of increased lung air pressure during expiration?
- What muscles contract during active expiration?
- What happens to the diaphragm during active expiration?
- How does the movement of the ribs and sternum change during expiration?
- What is the effect of active expiration on the speed of air movement?