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Hiatus (anatomy)

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In anatomy, a hiatus is a natural fissure in a structure. Examples include:

  • Esophageal hiatus, the opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes from the thorax into the abdomen
  • Hiatus for greater petrosal nerve
  • Maxillary hiatus
  • Sacral hiatus
  • Semilunar hiatus
  • Adductor hiatus

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    Hiatus (anatomy) Wikipedia
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