The Breathing-induced Movement of the Pancreas

In osteopathic literature the pancreas is considered to be a retroperitoneal fixed organ. Nevertheless there are different theories how this organ behaves at increased breathing. With the assistance of the radiologist Dr. Günter Nics the movement of the pancreas becomes measurable and documentable. With ultrasound it is very easy to localize the pancreas. The changes of position of this gland at forced breathing explain the amplitude of the movements in cranio-caudal direction as well as in horizontal position lying on one's back on one's left and right side. The pancreas declines at maximum inhalation up to 645 mm.