Mechanics of breathing Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Human Body Systems has 12 clues. Answers range from 4 to 11 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
The name of the muscle underneath the ribcage.
Where does oxygen first enter the body?
What do the intercostal muscles do during inspiration?
What happens to the diaphragm when it contracts?
What happens to the size of the lungs during expiration?
What does the diaphragm do during expiration?
Which direction do the intercostal muscles move during expiration?
The pressure of air inside the lungs during expiration.
Where gaseous exchange takes place.
Name for the movement of gases from a high to low concentration.
Name of the muscles between the ribcage.
The single pipe that air travels through after entering the mouth.
