Diaphragm

Question 1

Diaphragm

Answer 1

Muscle tissue
divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
Three major openings
1. Inferior Vena Cava
2. Esophageal Opening
3. Thoracic
Comes from the lumbar vertebrae, costal cartilages and adjacent portions of the ribs and from the xiphoid process of the sternum

Question 2

Central Tendon

Answer 2

Diaphragm inserts upon this and is continuous with the the pericardium of the heart

Question 3

Tail of the pancrease

Answer 3

Reaches the spleen

Question 4

Superior Mesenteric Artery

Answer 4

Branches off the abdominal aorta and emerges under the pancreas to supply the intestines

Question 5

Hepatic Portal Vein

Answer 5

Formed by the superior mesenteric vein, inferior mesenteric and splenic vein
Posterior to the pancreas
Brings nutrients to the liver fro digestive processing

Question 6

Hepatic artery

Answer 6

Orginates from the celiac trunk

Brings oxygenated blood to the liver