Know your body .. Diaphragm set muscles regulate the process of entry and exit self

Health and Medical

The diaphragm is the basic muscle used in breathing and these muscles sit in the form of a dome down the lungs and the heart is constantly constricting during the entry and exit of the breath, "healthline".

The diaphragm is a skeletal muscle located at the base of the chest and separate the abdomen from the chest and flatten when inhaling the air creates the effect of vacuum and during the exhale relax the diaphragm and push the air from the lungs.

The diaphragm has some non-respiratory functions that increase abdominal pressure to help the body get rid of vomiting, urine and stool. It also puts pressure on the esophagus to prevent acid reflux.

The diaphragm nerve that extends from the neck to the diaphragm controls the movement of the diaphragm, and there are three large openings in the diaphragm that allow specific structures to pass between the chest and abdomen.

These openings include:

Open the esophagus

Passes the esophagus and vagus nerve that controls a large part of the digestive system through this aperture.

Aortic opening of the aorta

The main artery of the body that carries blood from the heart passes through the aortic opening and the thoracic canal, the main vessel of the lymphatic system, also passes through this opening.

Open it caval

The lower vena cava passes through the large vein that carries blood to the heart through this hole.