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What is another role of diaphragm besides involved in respiration?​

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The diaphragm has many other roles besides respiration. It acts as a barrier between the thoracic and abdominal cavity and prevents herniation of abdominal organs into the chest cavity. Both penetrating and blunt trauma can injure the diaphragm. ... The diaphragm is also involved in hiccups.

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