Breathing Mechanics (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Muscles contracting during inspiration (rest)
Muscles contracting during inspiration (rest)
Diaphragm & external intercostal muscles
Direction ribs move during inspiration
Direction ribs move during inspiration
Upwards and outwards
Chest cavity volume change during inspiration
Chest cavity volume change during inspiration
Increases
Effect of increased chest cavity volume
Effect of increased chest cavity volume
Air rushes into the lungs
Muscles relaxing during expiration (rest)
Muscles relaxing during expiration (rest)
Diaphragm & external intercostals
Muscles contracting during expiration (rest)
Muscles contracting during expiration (rest)
Internal intercostals
Direction ribs move during expiration
Direction ribs move during expiration
Downwards and inwards
Chest cavity volume change during expiration
Chest cavity volume change during expiration
Decreases
Effect of decreased chest cavity volume
Effect of decreased chest cavity volume
Air forced out of the lungs
Extra muscles used during exercise inspiration
Extra muscles used during exercise inspiration
Pectorals & sternocleidomastoid
Role of pectorals/sternocleidomastoid during exercise inspiration
Role of pectorals/sternocleidomastoid during exercise inspiration
Raise the sternum
Effect of raising sternum during exercise
Effect of raising sternum during exercise
Lungs expand further
Muscles used during exercise expiration
Muscles used during exercise expiration
Abdominal muscles
Role of abdominals during exercise expiration
Role of abdominals during exercise expiration
Pull rib cage down quickly