Describe in brief the function of ribs and diaphragm in breathing.

1.	Describe in brief the function of ribs and diaphragm in breathing.
Answer» 1. Ribs muscles—During inhalation, the ribs muscles contract and push the ribs upward and outward. During exhalation these relax and cause the ribs to return to original position. 2. Diaphragm: During inhalation it becomes flattened while during exhalation it relaxes and moves up and back into convex (dome) shape.

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1. Ribs muscles—During inhalation, the ribs muscles contract and push the ribs upward and outward. During exhalation these relax and cause the ribs to return to original position.

2. Diaphragm: During inhalation it becomes flattened while during exhalation it relaxes and moves up and back into convex (dome) shape.

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