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Which is higher? intra-abdominal pressure or intra-thoracic pressure?
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Intra- abdominal: Intra-abdominal pressure is generally higher than intra-thoracic although both vary with the respiratory cycle, with physical movement and body position.
Answered 4/28/2013
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