Muscle Diaphragm

The diaphragmatic muscle, also known as the phrenicus muscle or phrenic muscle, is one of the main muscles of respiration in humans and mammals. It separates the chest and abdominal cavities and helps control breathing.

The diaphragm muscle is dome-shaped and located between the chest and abdominal cavities. It consists of two parts: front and back. The anterior part starts from the sternum, ribs and their cartilage, as well as from muscle fibers coming from the cervical vertebrae. The back part starts from the spine and the longitudinal ligament.

The diaphragm muscle plays an important role in the respiratory process. When we inhale air, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, increasing the volume of the chest cavity and allowing the lungs to fill with air. When we exhale, the diaphragm relaxes and rises, compressing the lungs and expelling air.

In addition, the diaphragm muscle plays an important role in maintaining the internal organ - the liver. The diaphragm helps keep the liver in place and prevents it from sliding down into the abdominal cavity.

In people suffering from a diaphragmatic hernia, the diaphragm muscle may be damaged or weak, which can lead to various breathing and digestive problems. Treatment of a diaphragmatic hernia includes surgery and rehabilitation measures aimed at restoring muscle tone.

Thus, the diaphragm muscle plays an important role in breathing and ensuring the normal functioning of internal organs in humans. Its proper functioning is essential for health and well-being.