Q:

The oesophageal diaphragmatic hiatus has the following features:

0

The oesophageal diaphragmatic hiatus has the following features:


  1. Is located at the level of the twelve thoracic vertebra
  2. Is located anterior, superior and lateral to the aortic hiatus
  3. There is a distinct continuity between the oesophageal wall and the muscular fibres that form the hiatus
  4. There is a loose connecting tissue between the inferior part of the oesophagus and the hiatus that permits movement of the organ when swallowing and ventilating
  5. The only organ that passes through the oesophageal diaphragmatic hiatus is the oesophagus

All Answers

need an explanation for this answer? contact us directly to get an explanation for this answer

b. Is located anterior, superior and lateral to the aortic hiatus

d. There is a loose connecting tissue between the inferior part of the oesophagus and the hiatus that permits movement of the organ when swallowing and ventilating

need an explanation for this answer? contact us directly to get an explanation for this answer

total answers (1)

Similar questions


need a help?


find thousands of online teachers now