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The diaphragm: Anatomy and function

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways The diaphragm is the main muscle used for breathing. The diaphragm helps ...
(A) Coronal chest CT shows bilateral lower lobe pleural-based mild reticular opacities with traction bronchiectasis (arrows). (B) Chest radiograph shows subtle corresponding subpleural opacities in ...
The diaphragm is the primary muscle used in respiration, which is the process of breathing. This dome-shaped muscle is located just below the lungs and heart. It contracts continually as you breathe ...