The table below shows the activity of the diaphragm and associated changes. Complete the table to identify the changes that would be occurring relative to the diaphragm’s activity. Action of diaphragm:Movement of diaphragm?Volume of thoracic cavity?Size of lungs?Direction of airflow?Contracted inferiorly or superiorly? increases or decreases? increases or decreases? out of lungs or into lungs ? Relaxed inferiorly or superiorly? increases or decreases? increases or decreases? out of lungs or into lungs ? choose the answers

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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The table below shows the activity of the diaphragm and associated changes. Complete the table to identify the changes that would be occurring relative to the diaphragm’s activity.

Action of diaphragm:	Movement of diaphragm?	Volume of thoracic cavity?	Size of lungs?	Direction of airflow?
Contracted	inferiorly or superiorly?	increases or decreases?	increases or decreases?	out of lungs or into lungs ?
Relaxed	inferiorly or superiorly?	increases or decreases?	increases or decreases?	out of lungs or into lungs ?

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Introduction:

Breathing happens automatically and hence the action is missed by most of the individuals. Actually, it involves a series of movements that happen in succession resulting in inhalation and exhalation in a rhythm. These movements are vital as life itself depends on these movements.