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Diaphragm

Primary muscle of respiration. Dome-shaped muscle separating thoracic and abdominal cavities. Key contributor to core stability via intra-abdominal pressure. Contraction increases intervertebral stiffness and reduces relative intervertebral displacement.

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Anatomy

Origin
Xiphoid process, costal cartilages of ribs 7-12, lumbar vertebrae (crura attach to L1-L3)
Insertion
Central tendon
Action
Respiration (primary), increases intra-abdominal pressure, contributes to spinal stabilization by increasing intervertebral stiffness
Innervation
Phrenic nerve (C3-C5)
Blood Supply
Phrenic arteries, musculophrenic arteries, lower posterior intercostal arteries

Movements (2)

MovementJointRoleNotes
Lumbar FlexionLumbar Intervertebral JointsStabilizerVia IAP
Lumbar ExtensionLumbar Intervertebral JointsStabilizerVia IAP

Exercises (20)

ExerciseRole
Legs-Up-the-WallPrimary
Supported Pelvic Floor Lengthening PositionsPrimary
Diaphragmatic / Rib Expansion Breathing ExercisesPrimary
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)Primary
Crocodile Breathing (Prone Diaphragmatic)Primary
Diaphragmatic Breathing with Pelvic Floor ReleasePrimary
Cyclic Sighing (Physiological Sigh)Primary
4-7-8 BreathingPrimary
Alternate-Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)Primary
Lateral Costal BreathingPrimary
Ujjayi Breathing (Ocean Breath)Primary
Supine 90-90 with Breath PacingPrimary
Child's Pose BreathingPrimary
Diaphragmatic Breathing with BracingPrimary
Pursed-Lip Diaphragmatic BreathingPrimary
The Knack (Pre-Contraction for Functional Continence)Stabilizer
Core Stabilization with Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (ADIM)Stabilizer
Pelvic Floor Quick Flicks (Power Contractions)Stabilizer
Pelvic Floor Sustained Contraction (Kegel — Endurance)Synergist
Schroth-Based Three-Dimensional ExercisesSynergist

Sources