Breathing and the lungs in 3D

Change the breathing rate and the depth of each breath and watch the chest volume change.

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What happens to the diaphragm when you breathe in?

It contracts and flattens, which increases the volume of the chest.

Why does air rush into the lungs?

The chest volume increases, so the pressure inside falls below atmospheric pressure.

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