"Diaphragm" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The musculofibrous partition that separates the THORACIC CAVITY from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY. Contraction of the diaphragm increases the volume of the thoracic cavity aiding INHALATION.
| Descriptor ID |
D003964
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A02.633.567.900.300
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| Concept/Terms |
Diaphragm- Diaphragm
- Diaphragms
- Respiratory Diaphragm
- Diaphragm, Respiratory
- Diaphragms, Respiratory
- Respiratory Diaphragms
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Diaphragm" by people in Profiles.
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Diaphragm-specific effects of L-citrulline in mdx mice highlight its potential as adjuvant of standard therapy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Br J Pharmacol. 2026 Jul; 183(13):3866-3884.
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Robot-assisted resection of diaphragmatic and hepatorenal recess peritoneal endometriosis: Two cases and a narrative review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026 May; 173(2):614-623.
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Compromised pressure-generating capacity of diaphragmatic muscle and its interaction with the lower rib cage at high lung volume during airway occlusion. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2025 12 01; 329(6):R959-R971.
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Electromyographic Diaphragm and Electrocardiographic Signal Analysis for Weaning Outcome Classification in Mechanically Ventilated Patients. Sensors (Basel). 2025 Sep 29; 25(19).
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WNT4 deficiency impacts heart, diaphragm, and palate development: Insights from human genetics, machine learning, and mouse models. Dev Biol. 2026 Jan; 529:66-80.
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Mechano-Signal Transduction Pathways of the Diaphragmatic Muscle and Role of Cytoskeleton. Genes (Basel). 2025 Aug 18; 16(8).
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Entropy analysis of diaphragmatic EMG signals as an indicator of extubation viability in mechanically ventilated patients. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2025 Jul; 2025:1-4.
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Respiratory neuropathology in spinocerebellar ataxia type 7. JCI Insight. 2024 07 18; 9(18).
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Approach to Acute Traumatic and Nontraumatic Diaphragmatic Abnormalities. Radiographics. 2024 06; 44(6):e230110.
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Lung, Pleura, and Diaphragm Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2024 Feb; 45(1):120-131.