Anatomy of the normal diaphragm Journal Article
| Author: | Downey, R. |
| Article Title: | Anatomy of the normal diaphragm |
| Abstract: | The thoracic diaphragm is a dome-shaped septum, composed of muscle surrounding a central tendon, which separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The function of the diaphragm is to expand the chest cavity during inspiration and to promote occlusion of the gastroesophageal junction. This article provides an overview of the normal anatomy of the diaphragm. © 2011 Elsevier Inc. |
| Keywords: | review; embryology; vascularization; lymphatic system; diaphragm; innervation; central aponeurosis; hiatus; phrenic artery; phrenic nerve; diaphragm muscle |
| Journal Title: | Thoracic Surgery Clinics |
| Volume: | 21 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 1547-4127 |
| Publisher: | W.B. Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2011-05-01 |
| Start Page: | 273 |
| End Page: | 279 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2011.01.001 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 21477776 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 23 June 2011" - "CODEN: TSCHC" - "Source: Scopus" |
