This is because blood tends to move from high pressure to low pressure areas. At the same time, downward movement of the diaphragm causes pressure in the abdomen to rise, pushing venous blood back to the heart. The blood cannot flow backward because veins contain valves that only allow it to flow in one direction.
Victor P. Valmus is a partner with Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, LLP. Vic received his B.S. from Kennesaw State University and his J.D. from University of Georgia School of Law, Order of the Coif, in 2001. His primary focus area is family law with his office located in Marietta.
Mentell was not wearing a seatbelt. The actor played lawyer Garrett Wells on Boston Legal from 2005 to 2006; more recently, he appeared in the 2009 film G-Force. Catch up on today's celebrity news photos. Born in Austin, Tex., Mentell was reportedly a former member of the U.S. Junior National Speedskating team.