The functional and clinical anatomy of the diaphragm reveals that

It acts as a muscular constrictor for the oesophagus

Sliding hernia of the stomach occurs through its oesophageal opening

It acts as a valve for the inferior vena cava

It contracts to reduce intra-abdominal pressure for venous returns

Its paradoxical movement in unilateral phrenic nerve palsy results from visceral pressure

The functional and clinical anatomy of the diaphragm reveals that Correct Answer It acts as a muscular constrictor for the oesophagus, Sliding hernia of the stomach occurs through its oesophageal opening

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Aug 26, 2023

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The functional and clinical anatomy of the diaphragm reveals that

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