Cardiophrenic angle

The cardiophrenic angle is the angle between the heart and the diaphragm, as seen on imaging (most commonly X-ray). There are two cardiophrenic angles, however the one on the right is obscured by the cardiohepatic angle (the angle between the heart and liver).

See also

• Costodiaphragmatic recess (Costophrenic angle)
• Costomediastinal recess