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1721 Anatomy

Which of the following statements regarding diaphragm are true? (a) The crura join to form the lateral arcuate ligament. (b) The fascia overlying the psoas muscle is thickened and gives origin to the diaphragm. (c) The IVC passes through the posterior diaphragmatic openings. (d) The aoa enters the thorax anterior to the crura. (e) The eosphagus passes through the muscular pa of the diaphragm in the region of the right crus.

A(a)(c)(d) True & (b)(e) False
B(b)(e) True & (a)(c)(d) False
C(a)(c)(e) True & (b)(d) False
D(b)(c)(d) True & (a)(e) False
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1722 Anatomy

A 22-year-old man is brought into the emergency department following a brawl in a tavern. He has severe pain radiating across his back and down his left upper limb. He supports his left upper limb with his right, holding it close to his body. Any attempt to move the left upper limb greatly increases the pain. A radiograph is ordered and reveals an unusual sagittal fracture through the spine of the left scapula. The fracture extends superiorly toward the suprascapular notch. Which nerve is most likely affected?

ASuprascapular nerve
BThoracodorsal nerve
CAxillary nerve
DSubscapular nerve
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