Diaphragm
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.
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Tree Number(s): A01.923.112.250, A02.633.567.900.300
MeSH Unique ID: D003964
Entry Terms:
- Diaphragms
- Respiratory Diaphragm
- Diaphragm, Respiratory
- Diaphragms, Respiratory
- Respiratory Diaphragms