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Diaphragm
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Contents
Origin
- Xiphoid Process (posterior aspect)
- Ribs 7-12
- Lumbar vertebrae 1-3 (right crus)
- Lumbar vertebrae 1-2 (left crus)
Insertion
- Central tendon
Actions
- Inspiration (main inspiratory muscle)
Vascular Supply
- Inferior Phrenic Arteries
- Superior Phrenic Arteries
- Musculophrenic Arteries
- Pericardiacophrenic Arteries
Nerve
- Phrenic Nerve (C3-C5)
Clinical Significance
See Also
References
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Chris Hauglid on 27 June 2020 20:25:36
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