Main Openings of the Diaphragm Flashcards

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Aortic Opening

A

aorta
thoracic duct
azygos vein

12th thoracic vertebra level

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Esophageal Opening

A

esophagus
R and L vagus nerves
esophageal branches of L gastric vessels
lymphatics from the lower 1/3 esophagus

10th thoracic vertebra level

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3
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Caval Opening

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IVC
terminal branches of the R phrenic nerve

8th thoracic vertebra level

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