dˈʊɹɹɪŋ ˌɪnspɚɹˈeɪʃən, ðə sˈɛntɹəl tˈɛndən ɹᵻtˈeɪnz ɪts ʃˈeɪp dˈuː tʊ ɪts tˈɛndɪnəs nˈeɪtʃɚ, ænd pɹɪvˈɛnts kənstɹˈɪkʃən ʌvðɪ ɪnfˈɪɹiɚ vˈiːnə kˈɑːvə.
During inspiration, the central tendon retains its shape due to its tendinous nature, and prevents constriction of the inferior vena cava.