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

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2
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Only MOTOR nerve supply to the diaphragm

A

Phrenic nerve (C3-C5)

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3
Q

Lies in the central tendon at the level of T8

A

CAVAL HIATUS

IVC
R phrenic nerve

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4
Q

Lies in the muscular part at the level of T10

A

ESOPHAGEAL HIATUS

esophagus
vagus nerve
sympathetic nerve branches

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5
Q

Lies b/w the 2 crura at the level of T12

A

AORTIC HIATUS

aorta
thoracic duct
azygos and hemiazygos veins

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