The domain of the diaphragm that is located dorsally and attaches to the vertebrae and surrounds the esophagus and aorta. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23586979 ]

Synonyms: crural diaphragm

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Term information

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plural form
diaphragm crura

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Classification notes: May be considered an external sphincter[PMID:8224664]

has related synonym

diaphragm crura

crus of the diaphragm

crura of the diaphragm

diaphragmatic crura

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UBERON:0014765