Difference between revisions of "Rib Cage"
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===About the Rib Cage=== | ===About the Rib Cage=== | ||
: The '''rib cage''' is part of the [[Breathing System|breathing system]]. | : The '''rib cage''' is part of the [[Breathing System|breathing system]]. | ||
| − | : As [[air]] is [[inhale]]d the '''rib cage''' expands due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] contracting and lifting the [[rib]]s. | + | : As [[air]] is [[inhale]]d the '''rib cage''' expands due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] contracting and lifting and pulling the [[rib]]s up and outwards. |
: As [[air]] is [[exhale]]d the '''rib cage''' moves inward due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] relaxing. | : As [[air]] is [[exhale]]d the '''rib cage''' moves inward due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] relaxing. | ||
Revision as of 21:01, 8 November 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The rib cage is the bones in our thorax which protect the lungs and heart.
About the Rib Cage
- The rib cage is part of the breathing system.
- As air is inhaled the rib cage expands due to intercostal muscles contracting and lifting and pulling the ribs up and outwards.
- As air is exhaled the rib cage moves inward due to intercostal muscles relaxing.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The rib cage is the bones in our thorax which protect the lungs and heart as well as expand and contract to allow breathing.