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The 21 pages that link to Diaphragm, each with the reason it gives.

• MammalRelated: Its contraction expands the chest cavity and supports mammalian ventilation.

• Mechanical ventilationRelated: A ventilator can reduce the work normally performed by this breathing muscle.

• VentilationRelated: Its contraction expands the thorax and draws air into the lungs.

• MicrophoneRelated: Its motion is the first mechanical response in most microphones.

• LungRelated: Its contraction enlarges the chest cavity, drawing air into the lungs.

• Respiratory systemRelated: Its contraction expands the chest and draws air into the lungs.

• PranayamaRelated: Many pranayama techniques depend on awareness and control of diaphragmatic movement.

• Valsalva maneuverRelated: Expiratory effort recruits the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to raise internal pressure.

• CoughRelated: It participates in the rapid pressure changes that generate forceful expiration.

• InhalationRelated: Its contraction enlarges the chest cavity and draws air inward.

• Thoracic cavityRelated: It forms the thoracic cavity’s floor and changes its volume during breathing.

• Intra-abdominal pressureRelated: Its descent during inhalation displaces abdominal contents and can raise abdominal pressure.

• PleuraRelated: The parietal pleura covers its upper surface.

• Abdominal cavityRelated: It forms the abdominal cavity’s upper boundary.

• PulmonologyRelated: Its movement creates the pressure changes that draw air into the lungs.

• Rib cageRelated: Its downward contraction expands the space enclosed by the rib cage.

• Respiratory rateRelated: Each respiratory cycle includes muscle activity that produces a measurable breath.

• BelchingRelated: Its movement and pressure changes can contribute to gas expulsion.

• Peritoneal stomataRelated: Stomata are especially abundant in the peritoneum covering its underside.