Thorax Flashcards
origin of the diaphragm that arise from the posterior surface of the xiphoid process
sternal part
origin of diaphragm arise from the deep surface of the lower six ribs and their costal cartilages
costal part
origin of the diaphragm arising from the vertical columnns or crura and from the arculate ligaments.
vertebra
arises from the slides of the bodies of the first three lumbar vertebrae and the intervertebral discs and aplit to enclose the esophagus.
right crus
first two lumbar
left crus
2nd lumbar vertebra
medial arcuate ligament
Diaphragm
first lumbar vertebra to the twelve rib
lateral arcuate ligament
Diaphragm
nerve supply
phrenic nerve C3-5
Diaphragm actions
muscle of inspiration
muscle of abdominal straining
weight lifting muscle
thoracoabdominal pump
Diaphragm actions
muscle of inspiration
muscle of abdominal straining
weight lifting muscle
thoracoabdominal pump
opening of the Diaphragm
aortic opening
twelfth thoracic vertebra between crura
transmit thebaorta, thoracic duct and azygos vein
opening of the Diaphragm
Esophageal opening
10 th thoracix vertebra esophagus r and l vagus nerve left gastric vessels lymphatic vessels