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Dissection of diaphragm

Sternal attachment of diaphragm.

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Dissection of diaphragm
Sternal attachment of diaphragm.
The lower part of the sternum and attached costal cartilages have been pulled forward.
  1. Lung
  2. Diaphragm (covered by pleura)
  3. Lobule of fat
  4. Transversus thoracis muscle (cut across)
  5. Xiphoid process
  6. Body of sternum (cut above attachment of sixth costal cartilage)
  7. Apex of heart
  8. Pericardium (cut edge)
  9. Sternal part of diaphragm (covered by fascia)
  10. Internal thoracic artery (cut off)