Thoracic and Core Anatomy 101! We have never had Alex @drawing_anatomy paint the heart and lungs before. This turned out to be a really cool-looking piece. What are some other heart, lung, diaphragm, or muscle facts you would like to share? I will share a fun fact: the lungs are insanely light, roughly 2 lbs. They also feel like a slightly melted marshmallow. So soft and cuddly. When I worked with cadavers, the one cadaver we had died of lung cancer. His lungs weighed about 6 lbs and were full o

How Does The Diaphragm Move? As part of your Level 2 and 3 anatomy exam, you need to understand the diaphragm and how this relates to breathing. The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the chest cavity, separating the chest (or thoracic cavity) from the abdomen. It's one of the primary muscles involved in the breathing process. 💨 Inhalation (Breathing In): When you inhale, your diaphragm gets a signal to contract. As it contracts it moves downward, creating space in

🌬️ The Mighty Diaphragm: Your Body’s Breath Engine 🌬️ The diaphragm is a key muscle in the respiratory system, located just below the lungs. With each breath, this muscle contracts and flattens, allowing the lungs to expand and draw in oxygen. It’s also involved in core stabilization and supports the separation between the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The diaphragm works non-stop, keeping you breathing around the clock. Fun fact: When the diaphragm contracts involuntarily, it causes hiccup

Why do you need Thoracic Mobility? - 👉🏼Improved Posture and Alignment: Thoracic mobility helps maintain an upright posture, reducing the risk of back and neck pain caused by poor alignment. Enhanced mobility in this area allows for better structural integrity of the spine - 👉🏼Enhanced Breathing Efficiency: The thoracic spine’s flexibility directly impacts rib cage expansion. Improved thoracic mobility can enhance respiratory function by allowing more efficient and fuller breaths, benefiting

🧘‍♀️ Unlock Shoulder Health with Thoracic Spine Mobility! Your thoracic spine, the middle 12 vertebrae of your back, is crucial for smooth upper body movements and shoulder function. 🚀 If your thoracic spine isn’t mobile, your shoulders will feel the strain. Improving its flexibility can ease shoulder issues and boost overall upper body performance. 🤸‍♀️ Try This Move: The "Thread the Needle" exercise is fantastic for boosting thoracic mobility. Start on all fours, place one hand behind your

DIAPHRAGM & the PELVIC FLOORFirst comment WORKSHOP to sign up for the 🆓P E L V I C F L O O R class on 9/26 Make sure you're following @modern_fit_moms to receive updates The diaphragm and the pelvic floor work together as part of the core’s pressure management system. They coordinate to help regulate intra-abdominal pressure and improve function of the core muscles. When my clients have tightness in their pelvic floor this could be the very reason ▪️they leak with exercise ▪️their prolapse does