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Medical terms explained
Medical terms explained
Brachial plexus
The bundle of nerves from the neck to the armpit which supplies movement and feeling to the shoulder, arm and hand.
Diaphragm
The muscle underneath the lungs that is used for breathing.
Hernia
A lump that occurs from a weakness in the wall of the abdomen.
Phrenic nerve
The nerve from the spine to the diaphragm.