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16 The Thorax

Fig. 11◊Schematic lateral
view of the diaphragm to
show the levels at which
it is pierced by major
structures.

Fig. 12◊The development of the diaphragm. This drawing shows the four elements
contributing to the diaphragm—(1) the septum transversum, (2) the dorsal
mesentery of the oesophagus, (3) the body wall and (4) the pleuroperitoneal
membrane.