| 释义 |
phrenicoesophageal ligament phrenicoesophageal ligament [TA] fascial expansion extending in a conelike manner from the margins of the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm to the esophageal wall, with some fibers extending to the submucosa; it connects the diaphragm and esophagus, permitting some freedom of movement during swallowing and respiration while resisting hiatal herniation. Synonym(s): ligamentum phrenicoesophagealis [TA] |