| Term Name: | diaphragm |
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| Synonyms: | diaphragm muscle, diaphragm of thorax, midriff, phren, thoracic diaphragm |
| Definition: | A thin musculomebranous barrier that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities. Often used for breathing control |
| Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001103] |