Answer :
Final answer:
The inferior vena cava hole is at the T8 level, the esophageal hole at T10, and the aortic hole at T12, T10; T12.Thus optionb) L1; T10; T12 is correct answer.
Explanation:
The vertebral levels at which the inferior vena cava, esophageal, and aortic openings are found in the diaphragm are critical anatomical landmarks. The inferior vena cava passes through the caval opening at the level of T8, the esophagus and attached nerves pass through the esophageal hiatus at the level of T10, and the aorta, thoracic duct, and azygous vein pass through the aortic hiatus at the level of T12. Thus, the correct answer to the question regarding the vertebral level of the inferior vena cava hole, the esophageal hole, and the aortic hole is b) T8; T10; T12.
