Assertion: thoracic diaphragm | /r/CapableOf | play role
Facets:
value: in keeping an airway
type: PURPOSE
value: in helping the movement of muscles
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Your thoracic diaphragm also plays a role in helping the movement of muscles during childbirth, having a bowel movement, urinating, and lifting heavy objects.
text: The thoracic diaphragm plays a role in keeping an airway open by preventing the valves in the esophagus from closing, thus facilitating the passage of food and liquids through the esophagus.