Which of the following does not pass through aortic opening?
A. Aorta
B. Azygous vein
C. Thoracic duct
D. Phrenic nerve
E. Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer » D:E
Explanation
Ans. D & E.
Aorta, Thoracic duct & Azygous vein pass through the aortic opening of diaphragm at the level of T12 vertebrae.
Inferior vena cava & branches of right phrenic nerve pass through the vena caval opening of diaphragm at the level of T8.
