Anatomy : Thorax

Question 1

Where does the inferior vena cava and right phrenic nerve pass through the diaphragm?

Answer 1

Caval opening at the level of T8

Question 2

Where in the diaphragm does the Vagus nerve and left gastric artery pass through?

Answer 2

Esophageal opening at the level of T10

Question 3

What passes trough the aortic opening of the diaphragm at the level of T12?

Answer 3

A
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A

Question 4

Blunting of the costodiaphragmatic recess will be seen with accumulation of how much pleural fluid?

Answer 4

400-500cc

Question 5

Where is tube thoracostomy done

Answer 5

Posterior to the 4th to 5th ICS, AAL

Question 6

A needle was inserted at the level of the 2nd ICS at the anterior axillary line! What procedure is this?

Answer 6

Thoracostomy, lateral approach

If MCL – anterior approach

Question 7

To avoid the vein, artery and nerve bundle in the performance of thoracentesis, the needle is directed to the…

Answer 7

Superior margin of the rib

Question 8

Where are the intercostal vessels found?

Answer 8

In between the internal IC muscles and the innermost IC muscles