Difference between revisions of "Diaphragm"
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| − | The [[diaphragm]] is a wall of [[muscle]] separating the [[organ]]s in the [[thorax]] from the [[organ]]s in the [[abdomen]]. | + | The [[diaphragm]] is a wall of [[muscle]] separating the [[organ]]s in the [[thorax]] from the [[organ]]s in the [[Abdomen (human)|abdomen]]. |
===About the Diaphragm=== | ===About the Diaphragm=== | ||
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==Key Stage 4== | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
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| − | The [[diaphragm]] is a wall of [[muscle]] separating the [[organ]]s in the [[thorax]] from the [[organ]]s in the [[abdomen]]. | + | The [[diaphragm]] is a wall of [[muscle]] separating the [[organ]]s in the [[thorax]] from the [[organ]]s in the [[Abdomen (human)|abdomen]]. |
Revision as of 21:23, 8 November 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The diaphragm is a wall of muscle separating the organs in the thorax from the organs in the abdomen.
About the Diaphragm
- The diaphragm is essential to allow vertebrates to breath air.
- When vertebrates inhale the diaphragm contracts and when they exhale the diaphragm relaxes.
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| An animation of the lungs inhaling and exhaling. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The diaphragm is a wall of muscle separating the organs in the thorax from the organs in the abdomen.