The diaphragm, an often-underappreciated muscle, plays a crucial role in our respiratory system. Responsible for the mechanics of breathing, the diaphragm contracts and relaxes, creating the necessary pressure changes in the thoracic cavity that enable us to inhale and exhale. While it performs its essential function involuntarily, consciously engaging …
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