Explain the role of intercoastal muscles in: (i)Inspiration. (ii)Expiration.

      

Explain the role of intercostal muscles in:
(i)Inspiration.
(ii)Expiration.

  

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(i)Contraction of external intercostal muscles;and relaxation of internal intercostal muscles move the ribs outwards and upwards;resulting in an increase in volume of thoracic cavity.
(ii)Relaxation of external intercostal muscles and contraction of intercostal muscles move ribs downwards and inwards;bringing a decrease in volume of thoracic cavity.
Belan answered the question on February 23, 2019 at 08:35


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