Diaphragmatic

Diaphragmatic (/daɪəfrəˈmætɪk/; from the Greek diaphragma, meaning "partition") refers to anything pertaining to the diaphragm, a dome-shaped, muscular and membranous structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity in mammals. The diaphragm plays a crucial role in respiration, as it contracts and relaxes to allow for the expansion and contraction of the lungs.

Etymology

The term "diaphragmatic" is derived from the Greek word diaphragma, which means "partition". The diaphragm was so named because of its separating function between the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Related Terms

Diaphragm (anatomy): The muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and functions in respiration.
Diaphragmatic hernia: A defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity.
Diaphragmatic breathing: A type of deep breathing that involves the diaphragm.
Diaphragmatic paralysis: A condition where the diaphragm is not able to contract and relax normally due to damage to the phrenic nerve or the diaphragm muscle itself.
Diaphragmatic excursion: The movement of the diaphragm during normal breathing.