The Diaphragm And Respiratory Movements

Question 1

Where do major structures transverse the diaphragm through?

Answer 1

Hiatus’s

Question 2

What cardiac structure is firmly attached to the central tendon?

Answer 2

Fibrous pericardium

Question 3

To which vertebrae are the legit and right crura attached?

Answer 3

Right L1-L3

Left L1-L2

Question 4

WHICH MEMBRANE COVERS THE SUPERIOR SURFACE OF THE DIAPHRAGM?

Answer 4

Parietal pleura

Question 5

To which costal cartilages is the diaphragm attached?

Answer 5

Ribs 7-12

Question 6

at what vertebral level does the SVC go through the diaphragm?

Answer 6

T8

Question 7

at what vertebral level does the oesophagus go through the diaphragm?

Answer 7

T10

Question 8

at what vertebral level does the aorta go through the diaphragm?

Answer 8

T12

Question 9

what part of the diaphragm does the aorta pass through?

Answer 9

the central tendinous part because during inspiration this part part of the diaphragm won’t contract therefore ensures blood flow through the aorta is maintained

Question 10

what is it called when the abdominal oedeophagus and the upper part of the stomach protrude into the thoracic cavity?

Answer 10

hiatus hernia

Question 11

what provides the sensory supply to the peripheral parts of the diaphram?

Answer 11

the lower intercostal nerves

Question 12

spinal cord injury immediately below the phrenic nerve levels of C3,4 and 5, can cause what?

Answer 12

quadriplegia

an inability to move all 4 limbs