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Explain diagrammatically the mechanism of breathing and the positions of ribs, diaphragms and the thoracic cavity during inspiration and expiration.  
Asked by Topperlearning User | 14 Jun, 2016, 10:41: AM
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Mechanism of breathing - inspiration:

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanism of breathing - expiration:

 

 

 

 

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