Events of Respiration
Anatomical Structures
Respiratory Muscle Actions
Terms of Respiration
Lung Volumes and Capacities
100

The phase of respiration where air enters the lungs due to negative alveolar pressure.


What is Inspiration?

100

The primary dome-shaped muscle of inspiration separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities.


What is the Diaphragm?



100

Intercostal muscles that elevate the ribs during inhalation.


What are External Intercostals?

100

The primary power source for human speech production.


What is the Respiratory System?

100

The volume of air inhaled and exhaled during a normal, quiet breathing cycle.

What is Tidal Volume (TV)?