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How thick is the diaphragm?

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5 millimeters

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How thick is the diaphragm muscle?

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What is a thick muscle separating two body cavities?

The diaphragm is a thick muscle separating the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.


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What is the sheet of muscle located between the chest and abomen?

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What is the human diaphragm made out of?

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What is the dome-shaped muscle that aids in breathing?

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