Which of the following sequences is correct to initiate inspiration?
(i) The contraction of external intercostal muscles raises the ribs and sternum
(ii) Volume of thorax increases in the dorso-ventral axis
(iii) Intrapulmonary pressure decreases
(iv) Diaphragm contraction
(v) Air rushes into lungs
(vi) Volume of thorax increases in the anterior-posterior axis
(i), (ii), (iv), (v), (iii), (vi)
(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi), (v)
(i), (ii), (iv), (vi), (iii), (v)
(vi), (v), (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Mechanism of Inspiration -
Inspiration is initiated by the contraction of diaphragm which increases the volume of thoracic chamber in the antero-posterior axis.
- wherein
The contraction of external inter-costal muscles lifts up the ribs and the sternum causing an increase in the volume of the thoracic chamber in the dorso-ventral axis.
Correct option is 3