t2 S 430 Human Body Lungs Diagram Display Poster - Ver - 1

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The Lungs

right
trachea
bronchus

heart intercostal
muscles

bronchiole ribs

air sacs
diaphragm
(alveoli)

How Breathing Works

Inhalation Exhalation

When we breathe in (inhale),


The intercostal muscles and
the intercostal muscles
diaphragm then relax and the
contract and the diaphragm
air is pushed out of the lungs
pulls down, making the chest
(exhale) as the ribcage falls
expand. This causes air to be visit twinkl.com
downward and inward.
sucked into the lungs.

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