| Front | Describe inspiration. |
|---|---|
| Back | - external intercostal muscles contract - internal intercostal muscles relax - ribcage pulled upwards and outwards - diaphragm muscle contracts - diaphragm flattens downwards - thorax volume increases - thorax pressure decreases - air moves from atmosphere into lungs down pressure gradient |
Tags: gas_exchange
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