Anatomical Relations Flashcards
Coeliac Trunk comes off AA
T12
SMA comes off AA
L1
Renal Artery comes off AA
L1
Gonadal Artery comes off AA
L2
IMA comes off AA
L3
IVC perforates the diaphragm
T8
Oesophagus perforates the diaphragm
T10
Vagal trunk perforates the diaphragm
T10
Bifurcation of the AA
L4
Aorta perforates the diaphragm
T12
Thoracic duct perforates the diaphragm
T12
Azygous vein perforates the diaphragm
T12
Testicular and ovarian arteries leave the AA
L2
Larynx becomes the trachea
C6
Pharynx becomes the oesophagus
C6
Diaphragm is attached to
Ribs 7-12, L1-3 and costal cartilages
Muscular part of the diaphragm is supplied by the phrenic nerve at which point?
Anterior rami of C3, 4, 5
“C3, 4, 5 keeps the diaphragm alive”
Where can the sternal angle be palpated?
Rib 2 / costal cartilage 2
Where is the lung apex?
Superior to the medial 1/3rd of the clavicle