Diaphragmatic fascia
Fascia diaphragmatica · Bráničná povázka
Fascia & connective tissue
Looks like
The thin layer of connective tissue covering the underside of the diaphragm, part of the lining of the belly wall.
What it does
Coats the diaphragm muscle and separates it from the peritoneum and the organs below.
Keeping it well
Irritation under the diaphragm can be felt as shoulder-tip pain; with fever or after surgery, see a doctor.