Manual evaluation of the diaphragm muscle
The respiratory diaphragm is the most important muscle for breathing. It contributes to various processes such as expectoration, vomiting, swallowing, urination, and defecation. It facilitates the venous and lymphatic return and helps viscera located above and below the diaphragm to work properly. I...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4993263/ |