crus of diaphragm

crura of the diaphragm

The domain of the diaphragm that is located dorsally and attaches to the vertebrae and surrounds the esophagus and aorta.

Type Bone
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure organ subunit
Latin Name crura of the diaphragm

Sub-structures

left crus of diaphragm Organ right crus of diaphragm Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crus of diaphragm?
The domain of the diaphragm that is located dorsally and attaches to the vertebrae and surrounds the esophagus and aorta.
What body system is the crus of diaphragm part of?
The crus of diaphragm is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the crus of diaphragm?
The Latin name for the crus of diaphragm is crura of the diaphragm.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.