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not sure is this isscientifically correct but you know
A hiccup is when you your intercostal muscles (the muscle in-between your ribs) have a spasm and it courses your diafram to move up and down which forces air out
I hope this has helped xx I am only 13 so sorry if it isn't very good xx but i tried xx
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoHic-ups are spasms (contractions) of the diaphragm under the lungs that make the lung expel a small amount of air.
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∙ 14y agoI Think hiccups are traped wind which causes a spasm of the body and that is a hiccup i think i was told this by my Friends
from Jaybuzz5
Sorry this might not work from Jay J
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∙ 12y agoA myoclonus of the diaphragm that repeats several times per minute. In humans, the abrupt rush of air into the lungs causes the vocal cords to close, creating a "hic" sound.
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How many hiccups does an average man have in his lifetime?
More than 100, 000 I believe. I can't say exactly.
What color are your hiccups?
How am I supposed to know I don't keep track of what color my hiccups!😶😐😑
What is a sentence using the word hiccups?
My hiccups are dehabilitating.
Why do you get hiccups after laughing too much?
When you laugh you breathe in a lot of air and that causes hiccups
How many hiccups did Charles Osborne do?
Around 430 million hiccups.
How are hiccups started?
Hiccups are started when you swallow too much air.
What is the best method of curing hiccups?
To dont let your mind concentrate on hiccups
Can a bear have hiccups?
Well, a human can get hiccups, so I guess a bear can too.
Can you give a sentence using the word hiccups?
''I'm tired of these hiccups!'' I cried
What are hiccups are they from inhaling something bad?
No hiccups are simply your diaphragm being irritated.
Why dowe get hiccups?
Hiccups are caused by the diaphragm contracting suddenly and compressing the lungs.
Is it common to get hiccups after eating when pregnant?
It is very common to get hiccups after eating when pregnant.
