Vessels passing diaphragm
vessels pass at the 8,10, and 12th levels.
aroTa and Thoracic duct passes at the level of the Twelfth thoracic vetebrae
Oesophagus passes at the 10 th throacic vetebrae
and the IVF passes at the 8th.
aroTa and Thoracic duct passes at the level of the Twelfth thoracic vetebrae
Oesophagus passes at the 10 th throacic vetebrae
and the IVF passes at the 8th.
Hey C bear!! Just thought I'd add some fun facts to your wonderful site ;)
ReplyDeleteThe Aorta passes behind the diaphragm and does not pierce it like the esophagus and vena cava do. Also the vagus nerve passes through the oesophageal hiatus!