Why Does The Size Of The Chest Cavity Increase During Inhalation?
Why Does The Size Of The Chest Cavity Increase During Inhalation? When the lungs inhale, the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward. At the same time, the muscles between the ribs contract and pull upward. This increases the size of the thoracic cavity and decreases the pressure inside. Is size of chest cavity increases during inhalation?