The functional and clinical anatomy of the diaphragm reveals that
A
It acts as a muscular constrictor for the oesophagus
B
Sliding hernia of the stomach occurs through its oesophageal opening
C
It acts as a valve for the inferior vena cava
D
It contracts to reduce intra-abdominal pressure for venous returns
E
Its paradoxical movement in unilateral phrenic nerve palsy results from visceral pressure
Correct Answer: It acts as a muscular constrictor for the oesophagus, Sliding hernia of the stomach occurs through its oesophageal opening
