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Which of the following structure passes through the opening in the diaphragm lying opposite to the T10 veebrae?

A
Aoa
B
Azygous vein
C
Esophagus
D
Inferior vena cava
High-Yield Explanation
Opening present in the diaphragm opposite to the T10 veebra is the esophageal opening. It transmits the esophagus along with other structures such as vagal trunk, oesophageal branches of left gastric aery, and accompanying veins and lymphatics. Aoic opening in the diaphragm lies opposite to T12 veebrae. It transmits aoa with azygous vein to the right and thoracic duct leading up from the cisterna chyli between them.Vena caval foramen lies opposite to T8 veebrae. It transmits the inferior vena cava along with the right phrenic nerve.

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