Diaphragm Flashcards
Thin muscular and tendinous septum that’s very important to respiration
diaphragm
origin of the diaphragm
Sternal part, Costal part, Lumbar part
The diaphragm is secured to the thoracic cage:
Left & Right Crus, Central tendon, Arcuate ligament
contents and opening of landmark T12
Aorta, Thoracic duct, Azygous vein
contents and opening of landmark T10
esophagus, Vagal nerve, Esophageal branches of the gastric vessels, Some lymphatic vessels
contents and opening of landmark T8
IVC, Phrenic nerve, right
Motor nerve supply of diaphragm
C3,4,5 / Right and Left phrenic nerve
Sensory nerve supply of diaphragm
Phrenic nerve (central) and
Lower 6 intercostal nerves (peripheral)
Blood supply of diaphragm
Pericardiophrenic and Musculophrenic artery and vein, Superior phrenic artery and vein, Inferior phrenic artery and vein
origin of Pericardiophrenic and Musculophrenic artery and vein
Internal Thoracic artery