dˈʊɹɹɪŋ ˌɪnspɚɹˈeɪʃən, ðə dˈaɪəfɹˌæm kˈɑːntɹækts, kˈɔːzɪŋ ðə sˈɛntɹəl tˈɛndən təbi dɹˈɔːn ɪnfˈɪɹiɚli wˌɪtʃ pˈɑːɹʃəli flˈæʔn̩z ðə dˈoʊmz baɪlˈæɾɚɹəli.
During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts, causing the central tendon to be drawn inferiorly which partially flattens the domes bilaterally.