Diaphragm trivia
Diaphragm Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Question 1
Sudden spasms of the diaphragm muscle trigger what common bodily reaction?
The characteristic "hic" sound happens because the diaphragm spasm forces you to suddenly inhale, which makes your vocal cords snap shut.
Question 2
The primary breathing muscle, the diaphragm, contracts during inhalation to do what?
As this dome-shaped muscle contracts, it flattens out, expanding the chest cavity and creating a vacuum that draws air inward.
Question 3
The diaphragm serves as a muscular floor that divides the chest cavity from what area?
This separation protects your heart and lungs while allowing the esophagus to pass through a small opening to reach the stomach.
Question 4
A hard blow to the stomach paralyzes the diaphragm temporarily to cause what sensation?
Often called getting the wind knocked out of you, this happens when a strike to the solar plexus causes the muscle to briefly spasm.