phrenic

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The phrenic nerves contract and expand the diaphragm, which allows the lungs to inhale and exhale.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

After the operation, doctors will assess whether Bolsonaro can undergo an additional procedure: blockage of the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm, for recurrent hiccups, Birolini said.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

The phrenic nerve pacer Sadie's parents have fundraised for works a little like a cardiac pace maker as it will tell the diaphragm when to move and breathe, her father Andrew said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023

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 • Jul. 24, 2021

The vagus, the phrenic, and the spinal nerves may also be pressed upon.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis