#Diaphragm December 8

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For December 2023, several of us are participating in the “30-Day ANATOMY Coach4aday Challenge.” My choice today is the DIAPHRAGM.

During this challenge, the participants select a bone or muscle in the human body, providing details about its location and physiological significance.

How the Challenge Works

  1. Identify one anatomical part of the body.
  2. Describe what its purpose is.
  3. Describe where it is located.

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Identify Your Choice

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located beneath the lungs, separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Purpose

It serves as the primary muscle involved in the process of breathing. When it contracts, it flattens, creating a vacuum in the chest that allows the lungs to expand, facilitating inhalation. As it relaxes, the diaphragm returns to its dome shape, aiding in the exhalation of air from the lungs.

Location

The diaphragm is located beneath the lungs and separates the thoracic cavity (which contains the heart and lungs) from the abdominal cavity (which contains the digestive organs).

Click here to see an animation video of the diaphragm.

Coach4aday

My purpose in life is to coach. I am a former collegiate basketball coach, director of athletics, and chief of staff. I worked at four NCAA Division I & II universities during my career. At each campus I learned timeless lessons on teamwork and leadership. Today my passion is coaching others on what it takes to lead, serve, and succeed.

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