BREATHING MECHANISM INHALATION EXHALATION

= a process when air is force into the = a process when air is force out of the lungs lungs External intercostal muscle contract, while internal intercostal muscle relax Moves upwards and outwards Contract and become flat Volume increase Decrease Intercostal muscle Rib cage Diaphragm Thoracic cavity Air pressure in the lung External intercostal muscle relax, while internal intercostal muscle contract Move downwards and inwards Relax and become dome shape Volume decrease Increase