right crus of diaphragm

right crus of di·a·phragm

[TA] the muscular origin of the diaphragm from the bodies of the upper three or four lumbar vertebrae that passes upward to the right of the aorta toward the central tendon; the esophageal hiatus is a parting of the fibers of the right crus to allow passage of the esophagus. Synonym(s): crus dextrum diaphragmatis [TA]