Sex, body mass index, waist circumference, and age may affect the diaphragmatic motion to some extent. Healthy persons of younger age with a smaller body mass index and waist circumference may show a decreased amount of diaphragmatic motion.

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Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

1Relation between body composition, fat distribution, and lung function in elderly men2001 · 153 citations
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4Effect of body weight and muscularity on human diaphragm muscle mass, thickness, and area1982 · 381 citations
5Changes in Energy Balance and Body Composition at Menopause: A Controlled Longitudinal Study1995 · 520 citations