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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for Diaphragm
  1. Diaphragm and lungs (image) 
    The diaphragm, located below the lungs, is the major muscle of respiration. It is a large, dome-shaped muscle ... most of the time, involuntarily. Upon inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens and the chest cavity enlarges. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19380.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. The diaphragm (image) 
    A diaphragm is a flexible rubber cup that is filled with spermicide and self-inserted over the cervix prior ... left in place several hours after intercourse. The diaphragm is a prescribed device fitted by a health ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17049.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Diaphragm (image) 
    The diaphragm is a thin dome-shaped muscle which separates the thoracic cavity (lungs and heart) from the abdominal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19072.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hiatal hernia repair - series (image) 
    The esophagus runs through the diaphragm to the stomach. It functions to carry food from the mouth to the stomach. The esophagus passes through the diaphragm just ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100028_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Diaphragmatic hernia repair - series (image) 
    ... intestines. The two regions are separated by the diaphragm, the large dome-shaped muscle. ... When the diaphragm develops with a hole in it, the abdominal organs can pass into the chest cavity. The lung tissue ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100014_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Barrier methods of birth control - series (image) 
    The diaphragm is available by prescription only and must be fitted by a physician. Once the diaphragm is fitted, a woman can insert and remove ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100107_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hiatal hernia (image) 
    ... chest through the sheet of muscle called the diaphragm. This may result from a weakening of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17070.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Hiatal hernia - x-ray (image) 
    ... upper portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm (hiatal hernia).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1702.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Birth control methods (image) 
    ... Barrier methods such as condoms (male or female), diaphragms (with or without spermicide) and sponges (with spermicide) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19068.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Breathing (image) 
    ... involves gases leaving the lungs. During inspiration, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract allowing air to enter ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9026.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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