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lbcchick

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When the diaphragm contracts, the central tendon (elevates/depresses) ___________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The diaphragm muscle fibers arising from the ___________________ _ point of attachment encircle the esophagus as they transit to the central tendon.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

depresses

Answer to Question 2

vertebral



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