Thoracic diaphragm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In the anatomy of mammals, the thoracic diaphragm is a sheet of muscle extending across the bottom of the rib cage. The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and performs...
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Definition of esophageal hiatus, hiatus esophageus in the Medical Dictionary. esophageal hiatus, hiatus esophageus explanation. Information about esophageal hiatus, hiatus esophageus in Free online English dictionary. ... esophageal hiatus the opening in the diaphragm for the passage of the esophagus and the vagus nerves.
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It is thought that hiatal hernias are caused by a larger-than-normal esophageal hiatus, the opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes from the chest into the abdomen; as a result of the large opening, part of the stomach "slips" into the chest.
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Definition of esophageal hiatus from Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary with examples and pronunciations. ... Main Entry: esophageal hiatus ... Learn more about "esophageal hiatus"
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Sci-Tech Dictionary: esophageal hiatus ... 5min Related Video: esophageal hiatus ... How do you pronounce esophageal? Read answer...
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; Free Abstract Article (PDF 2118 KB) ; ... Respiratory Function in Esophageal Hiatus Hernia; I. Spirometry, Gas Distribution, and Arterial Blood Gases; Jerzy Senyk, Mans Arborelius, jr., B. Bo Lilja, Nils-Magnus Ohlsson;
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We herein present a case of intrathoracic omental herniation through the esophageal hiatus in a young patient. ... The mass, however, proved to be an omental herniation through the esophageal hiatus. It is generally assumed that the major contributing factors leading an individual to develop an omental herniation through...
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A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach prolapses through the diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus. Although the ... It occurs when the gastroesophageal junction, along with a portion of the stomach, migrates into the mediastinum through the esophageal hiatus (see Media file 1). The majority of patients with...
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