Which of the following penetrates the diaphragm?

Question

A) esophagus

B) inferior vena cava

C) superior vena cava

D) A and B are correct

E) A, B, and C are correct

I think it's D or E?? not sure

Answer 1

It is D i.e. A and B are correct.

Both esophagus and inferior vena cava pierce the diaphragm.

Superior vena cava; on the other hand; does not because it travels from neck region into thorax. Diaphragm separates thorax from abdominal cavity.

Answer 2

D

Answer 3

It would be D.

the superior vena cava go UP while the other two go DOWN. the diaphragm is below the heart and lungs and under the diaphragm is the stomach and blood vessels for the inferior vena cava.