central tendon of diaphragm
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Central tendon of diaphragm — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = centrum tendineum diaphragmatis GraySubject = 117 GrayPage = 406 Caption = The diaphragm. Under surface. (Central tendon visible as large white central arch.) Caption2 = The thoracic aspect of the diaphragm … Wikipedia
Central tendon — can refer to: * Central tendon of diaphragm * Central tendon of perineum … Wikipedia
central tendon — n a 3 lobed aponeurosis located near the central portion of the diaphragm caudal to the pericardium and composed of intersecting planes of collagenous fibers … Medical dictionary
central tendon — noun : a 3 lobed aponeurosis located near the central portion of the diaphragm caudal to the pericardium and composed of intersecting planes of collagenous fibers … Useful english dictionary
Tendon — The tissue by which a muscle attaches to bone. A tendon is somewhat flexible, but fibrous and tough. When a tendon becomes inflamed, the condition is referred to as tendinitis or tendonitis. Inflamed tendons are at risk for rupture. Tendons are… … Medical dictionary
Thoracic diaphragm — diaphragm Respiratory system Latin diaphragma Artery Pericardiacophrenic artery … Wikipedia
diaphragm — /duy euh fram /, n. 1. Anat. a. a muscular, membranous or ligamentous wall separating two cavities or limiting a cavity. b. the partition separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity in mammals. 2. Physical Chem. a. a porous plate… … Universalium
Crus of diaphragm — The diaphragm. Under surface. (Left crus and right crus are at bottom center.) Deep … Wikipedia
cordiform tendon — n the central tendon of the diaphragm … Medical dictionary
cordiform tendon — noun : the central tendon of the diaphragm … Useful english dictionary
