Chapter 8- Body Cavities, Mesenteries, and Diaphragm

Question 1

mesentary

Answer 1

double layer of peritoneum that begins as an extension of the visceral peritoneum covering an organ

Question 2

time of diaphragm nerve innervation

Answer 2

5th week

Question 3

CDH

Answer 3

congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Question 4

CDH sx and cause

Answer 4

Sx: pulmonary hypoplasia and polyhydramnion
Cause: defective fusion of pleuroperitoneal membranes with other 3 parts of diaphragm

Question 5

Congenital eventration of the diaphragm

Answer 5

half of diaphragm has defective musculature and balloons into thoracic cavity forming a diaphragmatic pouch