The phrenic nerve passes through the diaphragm along with the inferior vena cava.Both of these structures pierce the diaphragm and create which opening?

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The phrenic nerve and the inferior vena cava both pass through the diaphragm via the vena caval opening, which is the largest opening in the diaphragm. The esophageal opening is for the passage of the esophagus, the aortic opening is for the passage of the aorta, and there is no lymphatic opening in the diaphragm.

The Phrenic Nerve Passes Through the Diaphragm Along with the Inferior