Description

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the thoracic cavity. It plays a crucial role in respiration by contracting and relaxing to facilitate breathing.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'diafragma' may be confused with 'diafragma de anticoncepción' in reproductive health contexts. It is important to maintain a clinical register and avoid colloquial terms. Stick to the glossary term in formal medical discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The diaphragm contracts during inhalation to allow the lungs to expand.

ES: El diafragma se contrae durante la inhalación para permitir que los pulmones se expandan.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'diafragma' with 'diafragma de anticoncepción'; mispronouncing 'diafragma' as 'diafragma' but in a non-medical context; using informal language instead of clinical terms.