Diaphragm

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Is a:

Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

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.

Synonyms:

Diaphragm, Respiratory
Diaphragms
Diaphragms, Respiratory
Respiratory Diaphragm
Respiratory Diaphragms

Broader Topics:

Respiratory Muscles

Narrower Topics:

None

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