Muscles of inspiration and expiration

Created by: Kelsey G
Created on: 06-01-16 10:47

Name the muscles involved in inspiration

Sternocleidomastoid, scalenes, external intercostals and the diaphragm

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Name the muscles involved in expiration

External intercostals, diaphragm, Internal intercostals, external oblique, internal oblique, rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis

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What muscles are involved in resting inspiration?

Diaphragm- contracts and the external intercostals which contract

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What muscles are involved in active inspiration?

The diaphragm, external intercostals, sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles

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What muscles are involved in resting expiraton?

Relaxation of diaphragm and external intercostals

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What muscles are involved in active expiration?

Relaxation of diaphragm and external intercostals as well as contraction of internal intercostals and external oblique, internal oblique, rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis

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Name the muscles involved in expiration

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External intercostals, diaphragm, Internal intercostals, external oblique, internal oblique, rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis

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What muscles are involved in resting inspiration?

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What muscles are involved in active inspiration?

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What muscles are involved in resting expiraton?

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Muscles of inspiration and expiration