| Crus of diaphragm | |
|---|---|
 The diaphragm. Under surface. (Left crus and right crus are at bottom center.)+ | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | crus sinistrum diaphragmatis, crus dextrum diaphragmatis |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The crus of diaphragm (pl.: crura), refers to one of two tendinous structures that extends below the diaphragm to the vertebral column. There is a right crus and a left crus, which together form a tether for muscular contraction. They take their name from their leg-shaped appearance – crus meaning leg in Latin.