Difference between revisions of "Rib Cage"
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: As [[air]] is [[inhale]]d the '''rib cage''' expands due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] relaxing. | : As [[air]] is [[inhale]]d the '''rib cage''' expands due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] relaxing. | ||
: As [[air]] is [[exhale]]d the '''rib cage''' pulls inward due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] contracting. | : As [[air]] is [[exhale]]d the '''rib cage''' pulls inward due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] contracting. | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 8 November 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The rib cage is the bones in our thorax which serve to 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 relaxing.
- As air is exhaled the rib cage pulls inward due to intercostal muscles contracting.