diaphragm: hiccups are caused by an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm; typically this repeats several times a minute. The sudden rush of air into the lungs causes the glottis to close creating the "hic" noise.
2007-02-01 04:33:36
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answered by dvanbeus 2
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the diaphram which is located under the lungs it is a sheet of muscle
2007-02-01 07:32:37
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answered by deas 1
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diaphragm, a gas bubble get caught and it causes hiccups
2007-02-01 04:35:14
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answered by toshytosmile69 1
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2007-02-02 01:05:43
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answered by Karunya 4
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Diaphram (sp)
2007-02-01 04:28:04
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answered by Anonymous
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the vagus nerve as it innervates the diaphragm.
2007-02-01 04:28:35
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answered by David B 6
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The nervous system.
2007-02-01 04:28:21
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answered by Josher 3
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diaphragm
2007-02-01 04:30:42
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answered by Tiko 1
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diaphram
2007-02-01 04:30:21
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answered by lisa 2
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