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Title: If we stop our breathing for a moment then why our abdomen is being pushed inwards evenwith standing
Post by: Bharat on Oct 9, 2018
If we stop our breathing for a moment than why our abdomen is being pushed to inward even if we are standing vertically


Title: Re: If we stop our breathing for a moment then why our abdomen is being pushed inwards evenwith ...
Post by: bio_man on Oct 9, 2018
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle, which separates our chest and abdomen. When we breathe in the diaphragm tightens, flattens and moves down, sucking air into the lungs. As the diaphragm moves down, it pushes the abdominal contents down, which forces the abdominal wall out. When we breathe out the diaphragm relaxes, air passes out of the lungs and the abdominal wall flattens.

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