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Describe the processes that occur in the chest cavity during inspiration.

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ribs move upwards and outwards;

  1. External intercostals muscles contract; and the internal intercostal muscles relax.
  2. The diaphragm flattens;
  3. Volume of the chest cavity falls as pressure rises; hence air rushes into the lungs;
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