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]] | + | : As [[air]] is [[inhale]]d the '''rib cage''' expands due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] contracting and lifting the [[rib]]s. |
| − | : As [[air]] is [[exhale]]d the '''rib cage''' | + | : As [[air]] is [[exhale]]d the '''rib cage''' moves inward due to [[Intercostal Muscle|intercostal muscles]] relaxing. |
==Key Stage 4== | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
The '''rib cage''' is the [[bone]]s in our [[thorax]] which protect the [[lungs]] and [[heart]] as well as expand and contract to allow [[breathing]]. | The '''rib cage''' is the [[bone]]s in our [[thorax]] which protect the [[lungs]] and [[heart]] as well as expand and contract to allow [[breathing]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:00, 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 the ribs.
- 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.