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Phrenic nerve

phrenic nerve

(Science: anatomy, nerve) The motor nerve of the diaphragm. The phrenic nerve fibres originate in the cervical spinal column (mostly c4) and travel through the cervical plexus to the diaphragm.


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breathing rate

... level is crossed, the sensors inform your brain which activates your phrenic nerve and generates an inspiration. You breathe, and ... (see upper paragraph) You can train ...

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by kiekyon
Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:59 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: breathing rate
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What is the hiccups?

... or irritation in the thorax could be to blame. Irritation of the phrenic nerve (the nerve to the diaphragm) or the diaphragm is often cited as a cause of hiccups, but ...

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Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:20 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: What is the hiccups?
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