Caval Opening T8 — FRCA Primary MCQ

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The caval opening in the diaphragm is at vertebral level:

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Correct answer: D — T8

T8: IVC and right phrenic nerve. T10: oesophagus and vagus nerves. T12: aorta / thoracic duct / azygos vein. Mnemonic: structures pass through at levels T8-T10-T12.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum