LP7171-4
Diaphragm
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Description
The musculofibrous partition that separates the THORACIC CAVITY from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY. Contraction of the diaphragm increases the volume of the thoracic cavity aiding INHALATION. Source: National Library of Medicine, MeSH 2006
Basic Part Properties
- Part Name
- Diaphragm
- Part Display Name
- Diaphragm
- Part Type
- System (Describes the name of the system (sample) type)
- Created On
- 2000-05-03
- Construct for LOINC Short Name
- Diaphragm
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Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ru-RU | Russian (Russian Federation) | Диафрагма |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 膈肌 Synonyms: 橫膈膜; |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Diaframma |
| el-GR | Greek (Greece) | Διάφραγμα Synonyms: Διάφραγμα |
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