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The muscles used are the glottis, larynx,diaphragm, external intercostal muscles,and the quadratus lumborium.

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Children primarily use their diaphragm and intercostal muscles to breathe. The diaphragm contracts and moves downward, expanding the chest cavity, while the intercostal muscles between the ribs help to further expand the chest for breathing in.

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When assessing the child's respirations the nurse should keep in mind that children normally use which muscles to breathe?

Children normally use their diaphragm and intercostal muscles to breathe. The diaphragm is the main muscle responsible for breathing, while the intercostal muscles help expand and contract the chest cavity during respiration.


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No, because when you breathe you are using your muscles.


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Why do we become short of breath?

Your muscles use oxygen that's extracted from the air by the lungs and transported to the muscles by the blood. When you begin to move your muscles will need more oxygen, so you need to breathe faster in order for the lungs to be able to pick up more oxygen from the air.


Why do frogs open and close their mouths?

Frogs open and close their mouths to breathe. They don't have diaphragms to help them breathe, so they use muscles in their mouth to push air into their lungs. They also use this action to help them swallow food.


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They are born with them.


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