The diaphragm is an important muscle that helps you breathe in and out. We'll go over its different openings and functions before exploring the conditions that can affect the diaphragm. You'll ...

Mouse diaphragm consists of 90% fast muscle cells; the human diaphragm consists of 25-50% fast muscle cells depending on several factors that include and age and sex.

Long-term Use Of Mechanical Ventilation Contributes To The Deterioration Of Human Diaphragm Muscle Date: March 28, 2008 Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Summary: A new study ...

New research published today in The Journal of Physiology shows that nitrate improves function in the diaphragm, the muscle involved in coughing and breathing, by improving power.

“Disuse atrophy of human diaphragm myofibers could be a major contributor to the weaning problems that occur in some of our patients,” Levine said.