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Diaphragm

Also called Belly breathing muscle

AnatomyPulmonologyImportant

Dome-shaped musculotendinous partition separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities, serving as the principal muscle of inhalation.

Korean

횡격막

흉강과 복강 사이를 나누는 돔 모양의 근육성 격막; 수축 시 흉강 용적을 넓혀 흡기를 유도하는 주요 호흡근.

French

Diaphragme

Cloison musculotendineuse en forme de dôme séparant les cavités thoracique et abdominale ; principal muscle de l'inspiration.

Word parts

  • dia-Prefix(Greek) Through, across, complete

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