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Diaphragm


The musculofibrous partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. Contraction of the diaphragm increases the volume of the thoracic cavity aiding inhalation.

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<b>Diaphragm</b> and lungs:
Diaphragm and lungs:
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that the <b>diaphragm</b> plays a
that the diaphragm plays a
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and paralyzed <b>diaphragms</b>,
and paralyzed diaphragms,
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the <b>diaphragm</b> lines the bottom
the diaphragm lines the bottom
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<b>Diaphragm</b>
Diaphragm
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Pull the <b>diaphragm</b> down and
Pull the diaphragm down and
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Thoracic <b>diaphragm</b>
Thoracic diaphragm
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<b>Diaphragm</b> Breathing
Diaphragm Breathing
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Diaphragm valveCentral tendon of diaphragmDiaphragm (structural system)Crus of diaphragmDiaphragm pumpDiaphragm (optics)SILCS diaphragmDiaphragmatic excursionDiaphragm (mechanical device)Diaphragm (contraceptive)

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