diaphragm

Example Sentences

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It “not only strengthens the diaphragm, which has been shown to reduce reflux events, but is also a wonderful relaxation strategy,” she said.

From Seattle Times

The wild cat was severely underweight and had a skull fracture, an eye injury, herniated organs and a torn diaphragm, a doctor said.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of pushing out the chest as the lungs fill with air, the diaphragm is pushed down toward the stomach, causing the belly to rise.

From New York Times

The suction and swallow simultaneously stimulate two nerves, the phrenic and vagus nerves, prompting the diaphragm to contract and the epiglottis — a flap that covers the windpipe during swallowing — to close.

From Seattle Times

It says a spring can fracture, puncturing a diaphragm and causing air loss.

From Seattle Times