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Cysts, an infection or abscess, hematoma, or a tumor may be problems that are taking place below the diaphragm. these may be causing upward presure that elevate the diaphragm. Damage to the nerve that controls the diaphragm the (phrenic nerve) or infiltration of the diaphragm by lung cancer or similar tumors can also cause elevation of half of the diaphragm. lung collapse, lung fibrosis, painful pleurisy, pulmonary embolus, or a rib fracture may cause elevation of half of the diaphragm. If there is acute elevation of the entire diaphragm combined with paralysis of both of the phrenic nerves, sudden death may occur.
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Why is the heart anchored to the diaphragm and what is the function of this anchoring?
The heart is anchored to the diaphragm in order to keep it in place. The diaphragm also reduces friction to the outer membranes of the heart.
How does a camera diaphragm work?
The diaphragm is used to change the aperture diameter,same as shade.
What is the section of descending aorta inferior to the diaphragm?
abdominal aorta is the portion of the descending aorta inferior to the diaphragm. it passes thru a hole in the diaphragm called aortic hiatus
What artery supplies the diaphragm?
Branches from Pericardiacophrenic and some from musculophrenic arteries.
What is the diaphragm in a speaker used for?
The diaphragm is the part of the speaker that physically interacts with the air to produce sound. The electromagnets underneath the diaphragm create motion, and it is the repeated in/out movements of the diaphragm that change the position of the air particles in the surroundings, creating sound waves. Larger movements lead to a louder sound, whereas the frequency of the movement correlates to the pitch.
What would cause the diaphragm to be elevated?
Hi, I have an elevated left diaphragm, and I have found that the phrenic nerve (if paralyzed) will cause the diaphragm to be elevated and not work.
Can an elevated diaphragm be caused by arthritis?
No.
What causes air to move into and out of a person lungs?
your diafram
What causes a elevated C-reactive protein and elevated bilirubin?
hepatitis
When the diaphragm contracts it causes?
Inhalation
What causes overactive diaphragm?
Hiccups
Causes of elevated ANA?
Elevated antinuclear antibodies (ANA) can indicate various autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Sjögren's syndrome. It can also be elevated in chronic infections, certain medications, or in individuals with a family history of autoimmune disorders. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider is needed to determine the underlying cause of the elevated ANA levels.
What is the muscle that causes you to breath?
That would be the diaphragm.
What causes Hiccupps?
something to do with your diaphragm muscle.
What causes elevated neutrophils?
Infection
What causes an elevated sed rate?
Sedimentation rates become elevated when there is inflammation anywhere in the body.
What autoimmune disease causes elevated ASO?
Aids
