When the diaphragm contracts, the central tendon (elevates/depresses) ___________________

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lbcchick

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on: Jul 4, 2018

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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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018

Answer to Question 1

depresses

Answer to Question 2

vertebral

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lbcchick

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Reply #2 on: Jul 4, 2018

Thank you

joewallace

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Reply #3 on: Jul 4, 2018

Happy to help you

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