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20-September-2008 10:08:30 - Thoracic diaphragm Redirected from Diaphragm anatomy Diaphragm Respiratory system Latin diaphragma Gray's subject #117 404 Artery Pericardiacophrenic artery, Musculophrenic artery, Inferior phrenic arteries Vein Superior phrenic vein, Inferior phrenic vein Nerve phrenic and lower intercostal nerves Precursor septum transversum, pleuroperitoneal folds, body wall 1 MeSH Diaphragm Dorlands/Elsevier d_15/12293509 For other types of diaphragm, see Diaphragm. In the anatomy of mammals, the thoracic diaphragm is a sheet of muscle extending across the bottom of the ribcage. The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and performs an important function in respiration. A diaphragm in anatomy can refer to other flat structures such as the urogenital diaphragm or pelvic diaphragm, but the diaphragm generally refers to the thoracic diaphragm. Other vertebrates such as amphibians and reptiles have diaphragms or diaphragm-like structures, but important details of the anatomy vary, such as the position of lungs in the abdominal cavity. Contents 1 Function 2 Anatomy 2.1 Innervation 2.2 Crura and central tendon 2.3 Openings in the Diaphragm 2.4 Comparative anatomy and evolution 2.5 Variations 2.6 Pathology 3 Additional images 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Function The diaphragm is crucial for breathing and respiration. During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts, thus enlarging the thoracic cavity the external intercostal muscles also participate in this enlargement. This reduces intra-thoracic pressure: in other words, enlarging the cavity creates suction that draws air into the lungs. When the diaphragm relaxes, air is exhaled by elastic recoil of the lung and the tissues lining the thoracic cavity in conjunction with the abdominal muscles which act as an antagonist paired with the diaphragm's contraction. It is not responsible for all the breathing related to voice, a common misconception espoused by many teachers but few great singers. One has more control over the abdominals and intercostals than the actual diaphragm, which has relatively few proprioceptive nerve endings. By training proper posture and balance in the rest of the body, the diaphragm naturally strengthens and works in concert with surrounding structures rather than in isolation. The diaphragm is also involved in non-respiratory functions, helping to expel vomit, feces, and urine from the body by increasing intra-abdominal pressure, and preventing acid reflux by exerting pressure on the esophagus as it passes through the esophageal hiatus. Anatomy The Diaphragm is a dome-shaped musculofibrous septum which separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavity, its convex upper surface forming the floor of the former, and its concave under surface the roof of the latter. Its peripheral part consists of muscular fibers which take origin from the circumference of the thoracic outlet and converge to be inserted into a central tendon. The muscular fibers may be grouped according to their origins into three parts: Part Origin sternal two fleshy slips from the back of the xiphoid process. costal the inner surfaces of the cartilages and adjacent portions of the lower six ribs on either side, interdigitating with the Transversus abdominis. lumbar aponeurotic arches, named the lumbocostal arches, and from the lumbar vertebrae by two pillars or crura. There are two lumbocostal arches, a medial and a lateral, on either side. Innervation The diaphragm is innervated by the phrenic nerve. Crura and central tendon At their origins the crura are tendinous in structure, and blend with the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column. The central tendon of the diaphragm is a thin but strong aponeurosis situated near the center of the vault formed by the muscle, but somewhat closer to the front than to the back of the thorax, so that the posterior muscular fibers are the longer. Openings in the Diaphragm Inferior view of the human diaphragm, showing openings Inferior view of the human diaphragm, showing openings The diaphragm is pierced by a series of apertures to permit of the passage of structures between the thorax and abdomen. Three large openings-the aortic, the esophageal, and the vena cava-and a series of smaller ones are described. opening level structures caval opening T8 inferior vena cava, and some branches of the right phrenic nerve esophageal hiatus T10 esophagus, the vagus nerves, and some small esophageal arteries aortic hiatus T12 the aorta, the azygos vein, and the thoracic duct two lesser aperture of right crus greater and lesser right splanchnic nerves three lesser aperture of left crus greater and lesser left splanchnic nerves and the hemiazygos vein behind the diaphragm, under the medial lumbocostal arches sympathetic trunk areolar tissue between the sternal and costal parts see also foramina of Morgagni the superior epigastric branch of the internal mammary artery and some lymphatics from the abdominal wall and convex surface of the liver areolar tissue between the fibers springing from the medial and lateral lumbocostal arches This interval is less constant; when this interval exists, the upper and back part of the kidney is separated from the pleura by areolar tissue only. Diaphragm and pleural cavities in amphibian left, bird center, mammal right. a, mandible; b, genio-hyoid; c, hyoid; d, sterno-hyoid; e, sternum; f, pericardium; g, septum transversum; h, rectus abdominis; i, abdominal cavity; j, pubis; k, esophagus; l, trachea; m, cervical limiting membrane of abdominal cavity; n, dorsal wall of body; o, lung; o', air-sac. Diaphragm and pleural cavities in amphibian left, bird center, mammal right. a, mandible; b, genio-hyoid; c, hyoid; d, sterno-hyoid; e, sternum; f, pericardium; g, septum transversum; h, rectus abdominis; i, abdominal cavity; j, pubis; k, esophagus; l, trachea; m, cervical limiting membrane of abdominal cavity; n, dorsal wall of body; o, lung; o', air-sac.2 Comparative anatomy and evolution The existence of some membrane separating the pharynx from the stomach can be traced widely among the chordates. Thus amphioxus possesses an atrium by which water exits the pharynx, which has been argued and disputed to be homologous to structures in ascidians and hagfishes.3 The urochordate epicardium separates digestive organs from the pharynx and heart, but the anus returns to the upper compartment to discharge wastes through an outgoing siphon. Thus the diaphragm emerges in the context of a body plan which separated an upper feeding compartment from a lower digestive tract, but the point at which it originates is a matter of definition. Structures in fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds have been called diaphragms, but it has been argued that these structures are not homologous. For instance, the alligator diaphragmaticus muscle does not insert on the esophagus and does not affect pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter.4 The lungs are located in the abdominal compartment of amphibians and reptiles, so that contraction of the diaphragm expels air from the lungs rather than drawing it into them. In birds and mammals lungs are located above the diaphragm. The presence of an exceptionally well preserved fossil of Sinosauropteryx, with lungs located beneath the diaphragm as in crocodiles, has been used to argue that dinosaurs could not have sustained an active warm-blooded physiology, or that birds could not have evolved from dinosaurs.5 An explanation for this state of affairs is that when lungs originated beneath the diaphragm, but as the demands for respiration increased in warm-blooded birds and mammals, natural selection came to favor the parallel evolution of the herniation of the lungs from the abdominal cavity in both lineages.2 Variations The sternal portion of the muscle is sometimes wanting and more rarely defects occur in the lateral part of the central tendon or adjoining muscle fibers. X-ray of chest, showing top of diaphragm. X-ray of chest, showing top of diaphragm. Pathology A hiatal hernia can result from a tear or weakness in the diaphragm near the gastroesophageal junction. If the diaphragm is struck, or otherwise spasms, breathing will become difficult. This is called having the wind knocked out of you. A hiccup occurs when the diaphragm contracts periodically without voluntary control. Diaphragmatic injuries result from either blunt or penetrating trauma. Gas under the diaphragm may be pneumoperitoneum. Additional images The phrenic nerve and its relations with the vagus nerve. Plan of right sympathetic cord and splanchnic nerves. Thoracic portion of the sympathetic trunk. The position and relation of the esophagus in the cervical region and in the posterior mediastinum. Seen from behind. Front view of the thoracic and abdominal viscera. The duodenum and pancreas. Topography of thoracic and abdominal viscera. Organs of abdomen Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a cat. Hiatal hernia Probably the first dictionary definition of diaphragm See also midriff References ^ mslimb-012 - Embryology at UNC ^ a b Arthur Keith, M.D. 1905. The nature of the mammalian diaphragm and pleural cavities. ^ Zbynek Kozmik et al. 1999. Characterization of an amphioxus paired box gene, AmphiPax2/5/8 1295-1304. ^ T. J. Uriona et al. 2005. Structure and function of the esophagus of the American alligator Alligator mississippiensis 3047-3053. ^ Lung fossils suggest that dinos breathed in cold blood. External links 483393594 at GPnotebook LUC dph This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain ion of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained herein may be outdated. Please the article if this is the case, and feel free to remove this notice when it is no longer relevant. v d e General anatomy of torso Thorax/ Thoracic cavity Mediastinum Superior, Anterior, Middle, Posterior Superior thoracic aperture Inferior thoracic aperture Triangle of auscultation Intercostal space Thoracic plane Thoracic wall/Thoracic cage - fascia Pectoral fascia, Clavipectoral fascia, Thoracolumbar fascia Chest Midsternal line Thoracic diaphragm openings Caval opening, Esophageal hiatus, Aortic hiatus, Foramina of Morgagni Central tendon Crus of diaphragm arcuate ligaments Lateral, Medial, Median Abdomen/ Abdominal cavity Retroperitoneum Paracolic gutters Hepatobiliary triangle anterior abdominal wall Arcuate line, Linea alba, Tendinous intersection, Linea semilunaris, McBurney's point, Traube's space, Inguinal triangle Inguinal canal Deep inguinal ring, Superficial inguinal ring, Intercrural fibers, Crura of superficial inguinal ring Lumbar triangle regions Epigastrium, Hypochondrium, Umbilical region, Latus, Hypogastrium, Inguinal region planes Transpyloric plane, Intertubercular plane, Midclavicular line fascia Fascia of Camper, Fascia of Scarpa, Transversalis fascia, Renal fascia, Rectus sheath Pelvis/ Pelvic cavity Pelvic floor Retropubic space fascia Pelvic fascia, Superior fascia of diaphragm of pelvis, Inferior fascia of diaphragm of pelvis, Fascia of the Obturator internus, Tendinous arch, Iliac fascia, Iliopectineal fascia Perineum Anal triangle Ischioanal fossa, Pudendal canal, Anococcygeal raphe Urogenital triangle Superficial perineal pouch, Deep perineal pouch Perineal body fascia Dartos/fascia of perineum/superficial perineal fascia/Fascia of Colles, Perineal membrane/Inferior fascia of UGD, Superior fascia of UGD Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Thoracic_diaphragm Categories: Thorax | Respiratory system | Muscles of the trunk Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages العربية Català Česky Deutsch Español Euskara Français Hrvatski Italiano עברית Latina Lietuvių Magyar МакедонÑ?ки Nederlands 日本語 ‪Norsk nynorsk‬ Polski Português РуÑ?Ñ?кий Shqip Simple English SlovenÄ?ina SlovenÅ¡Ä?ina Suomi Svenska ไทย УкраїнÑ?ька Võro This page was last modified on 1 August 2008, at 10:08
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