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Thoracic Cavity Flashcards

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What are the 3 openings of the diaphragm? Which vertebral level are they?

A

T8- vena cava
T10- Oesophagus
T12- Aortic hiatus

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What does the recurrent laryngeal nerve supply?

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All intrinsic laryngeal muscles (NB not cricothyroid)

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What does unilateral damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve cause?

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Hoarseness

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What does bilateral damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve cause?

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Aphonia

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What are the 4 locations of narrowing of the oesophagus?

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  1. Level of cricoid junction with pharynx
  2. Posterior to aortic arch
  3. Posterior to L main bronchus
  4. Lower oesophageal sphincter
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