Diaphragm facts

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Structures that perforate the diaphragm:

Level	Structure
T8	Inferior vena cava
T10	Oesophagus, vagal trunk
T12	Aorta, thoracic duct, azygous vein

I 8(ate) 10 EGGS AT 12

IVC - T8
EsophaGus & vaGuS - T

10

Aorta/Azygous & Thoracic duct - T