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Expiratory movements of the diaphragm - the domes on both sides assuming their normal superior, relaxed and tented position - occurs as a result of passive forces. These are the normal influence of the relative intraabominal to intrathoracic pressure gradient in the presence of muscle relaxation.
Last reviewed 01/2018