Diaphram Flashcards
1
Q
Diaphram consists of
A
central tendinous portion and a peripheral muscular area
2
Q
Diaphragm separates
A
thoracic and abdominal cavities
3
Q
the main muscle of respiration
A
Diaphragm
4
Q
Diaphragm shape
A
Dome
5
Q
Diaphragm reaches a higher level on the right (_____) than on the left (_______) during endexpiration.
A
Fifth rib
Fifth intercostal space
6
Q
inferior vena cava (sometimes right phrenic nerve) opening in diaphragm
A
T8
7
Q
oesophagus, vagi, and left gastric artery and vein opening
A
T10
8
Q
aorta, thoracic duct and azygos vein opening
A
T12
9
Q
Diaphragm motor nerves
A
phrenic nerve (C3–5)
10
Q
Sensory nerves of diaphragm
A
phrenic nerve to the central tendon, lower thoracic nerves to the muscular regions
