Diaphragm, kidneys, & posterior abdominal wall (6) Flashcards
opening for IVC
T8
opening for esophageal hiatus
T10
opening for aortic hiatus
T12
phrenic nerve originates from what spinal segments?
C3-C5
contraction of diaphragm causes it to rise or fall?
descend (fall)
innervation to central 2/3 diaphragm
phrenic n.
innervation to lateral most portions of diaphragm
intercostal nn.
unilateral phrenic n. damage causes hemidiaphragmatic paralysis that can only be seen on
inspiratory film
List the arcuate ligaments
1 median arcuate
2 medial arcuate
2 lateral arcuate
median arcuate ligament arches over
aorta
medial arcuate ligaments arch over
psoas mm.
lateral arcuate ligaments arch over
quadratus lumborum mm.
what 2 arteries supply superior surface of diaphragm?
pericardiacophrenic & superior phrenic aa.
what artery supplies inferior surface of diaphragm?
inferior phrenic aa.
what artery supplies periphery of diaphragm?
musculophrenic aa.