Ventral diaphragm
- Pronunciation
- /VEN-tral di-a-FRAM/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Ventral diaphragm
- Plural
- Ventral diaphragms
Definition
A muscular or membranous septum in some insects that helps regulate the flow of hemolymph within the body cavity.
Etymology
From Latin 'ventris', meaning 'belly', and 'diaphragma', meaning 'partition'.
Example
The ventral diaphragm in some insects helps to regulate the flow of hemolymph within the body cavity.
Related Terms
- Hemolymph
- Muscles
- Septum
Usage Notes
The structure and function of the ventral diaphragm can vary among insect groups.