tangalung (Meaning)

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tangalung (n.)

An East Indian civet (Viverra tangalunga).

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An East Indian civet (Viverra tangalunga).

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The tangalung, or diaphragm, is a thin muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

The tangalung contracts and relaxes during breathing, creating a vacuum that draws air into the lungs.

The tangalung also plays a role in coughing, sneezing, and vomiting.

A weakened or paralyzed tangalung can lead to respiratory problems.