Diaphragm opening

Opening 

Vertebra level

Content 

Vena caval

opening

at T8 level (body)

- IVC (Inferior vena cava)
- Right phrenic nerve 

Oesophageal

opening

at T10 level (body)

- Oesophagus

- Oesophageal branch of

left gastric artery

- Vagus nerve (Rt. & Lt.)

Aortic

opening

at T12 level

(lower border of body)

from left to right-

- Aorta

- Thoracic duct

- Azygous vein

 

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