Anatomy of the diaphragm and muscles of the posterior abdominal wall, illustration. The diaphragm is composed of skeletal muscle. The oesophagus and v

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Anatomy of the diaphragm and muscles of the posterior abdominal wall, illustration. The diaphragm is composed of skeletal muscle. The oesophagus and vena cava pass through their own openings. The aorta passes behind the diaphragm. The central tendon is a thin, strong region of fibrous connective tissue. Psoas and iliacus muscles insert into the femur for flexion of the hip. From Sobotta, J. (1904) Atlas der deskriptiven Anatomie des Menschen. Vol 1, Knochen, Bander, Gelenke, und Muskeln. J. F. Lehmann, Munchen (Plate 8).

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