Diaphragm

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** Fibromuscular tissue that separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavity. It increases the volume of the thoracic cavity through contractions, thus facilitating respiration.

**Synonyms:** - DIAPHRAGM - Diaphragm structure (body structure) - MUSCLE, DIAPHRAGM - diaphragm - diaphragm - diaphragm muscle - diaphragm of thorax - thoracic diaphragm