Diaphragm [bránice]

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Terms

diafragma

 

Respiratory Diaphragm

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Definition

The musculofibrous partition that separates the THORACIC CAVITY from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY. Contraction of the diaphragm increases the volume of the thoracic cavity aiding INHALATION.

Annotation
IM when organ of respiration; NIM in studies on muscle tissue; /growth: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /embryol: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if pertinent
DUI
D003964 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0006209

A Anatomy
A01.923 Torso 49
A01.923.112 Abdominal Core 13
A01.923.112.125 Abdominal Wall 138
A01.923.112.250 Diaphragm 314
A01.923.112.500 Pelvic Floor 440
A02.633 Muscles 1 983
A02.633.567 Muscle, Skeletal 1 272
A02.633.567.900 Respiratory Muscles 102
A02.633.567.900.300 Diaphragm 314
A02.633.567.900.500 Intercostal Muscles 16