Diaprahgm Flashcards
1
Q
Arise from the xiphoid process, lower 6 costal cartilages L1-L3 for the R crus and vertebrae L1-L2 for the left crus
A
Diaphragm
2
Q
Only MOTOR nerve supply to the diaphragm
A
Phrenic nerve (C3-C5)
3
Q
Lies in the central tendon at the level of T8
A
CAVAL HIATUS
IVC
R phrenic nerve
4
Q
Lies in the muscular part at the level of T10
A
ESOPHAGEAL HIATUS
esophagus
vagus nerve
sympathetic nerve branches
5
Q
Lies b/w the 2 crura at the level of T12
A
AORTIC HIATUS
aorta
thoracic duct
azygos and hemiazygos veins