Diaphragm Flashcards
1
Q
Origin
A
Sternal part:
Xiphoid process
Costal part:
Lower 6 ribs on either side
Lumbar part:
L1-L2 vertebrae and their intervertable discs
2
Q
Insertion
A
Central tendon of diaphragm
3
Q
Function
A
Increases the volume of the thoracic cavity
4
Q
Nerve
A
Phrenic and lower intercostal nerves
