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Question	Answer
The diaphragm divides the Thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity.. One of the 3 openings in the diaphragm is through the inferior part of the large vein called the "inferior vena cava" (IVC). At what vertebra does this vein pass into the diaphragm?	T8. Thoracic = T, and "Vena Cava" is 8 letters! Easy way to remember it.
The diaphragm divides the Thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity.. One of the 3 openings in the diaphragm is through the Vagus nerve (nervus vagus) and the Esophagus (together they are one opening). What vertebra does this opening enervate through?	T10. Esophagus has 9 letters, plus V(agus) is 10 letters = T10.
he diaphragm divides the Thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity. One of the 3 openings in the diaphragm is through the aortic hiatus. What vertebra does this opening connect to, via nerves?	T12. Aortic Hiatus is 12 letters.
If the diaphragm is restricted, it may cause pain and restrictions where? There are 2 likely places. Name 1.	Trapezius and Shoulders (C3-5)
Who may have shoulder/traps pain due to diaphragmatic restriction?	Those who work in jobs with heavy lifting (construction, farmers, etc). Anyone who does sports/exercises which raise heart rate and increases breathing (i.e. Sports such as archery, dressage/"show" horseback riding, kendo, etc. will not usually cause diaphragmatic restrictions)
The diaphragm inserts into what 3 (or4) vertebra?	T12-L2 SOMETIMES T12-L3.