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This correctly describes the oesophagus. The openings of the different vessels in the diaphragm can be remembered via the following:
inferior VENA CAVA (8 letters)= T8
oesophagus (10 letters) = T10
abdominal aorta (longest number of letters and there is no T14)= T12
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d
This enters the abdomen at the level of the hiatus at T10
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This describes the superior vena cava. The arrow is pointing to the inferior vena cava which is formed by the common iliac veins at the level of T8.
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b
It is formed by the right and left brachiocephalic veins at the level of T4
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This is correct. The IVC also receives drainage from the hepatic vein so if the hepatic portal vein which carries blood from the intestines is occluded then this bypasses the liver and drains straight into the IVC.
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a
Occlusion of this vessel causes opening of collateral vessels to the superior vena cava
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The ascending aorta arises here and becomes the descending part of the thoracic aorta before entering the abdomen at the level of T12 to become the abdominal aorta. It is found on the left side rather than the right side.
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e
This arises from the aortic orifice at the base of the left ventricle
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This describes the abdominal aorta which lies medial to the inferior vena cava.
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c
It arises at the level of T12 at the aortic hiatus and terminates at the level of L4 as the common iliac arteries
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Intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal organs
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Abdominal anatomy
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Abdominal anatomy
Which of the following is true about the labelled structure?

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