Diaphragm

usgb/ˈdaɪəfræm/
noun

A muscle that helps with breathing located below the chest area. It contracts and relaxes when you breathe.

When he laughed a lot, he could feel his diaphragm moving.
Visual representation of "diaphragm" - A muscle that helps with breathing located below the chest area. It contracts and relaxes when you breathe.

Often appears as...

  • diaphragm muscle
  • diaphragm contracted

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Breathing Muscle

The diaphragm is essential for breathing; it moves rhythmically with each breath.

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She took a deep breath, and her diaphragm expanded.
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Emotion Indicator

The movement of the diaphragm can indicate laughter or heavy breathing due to emotions.

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His diaphragm jerked with suppressed giggles.
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Voice Support

Singers often speak of the diaphragm as a support for a strong and controlled voice.

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To hit the high notes, she engaged her diaphragm more firmly.
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