Beginner Diaphragm Quiz
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This quiz contains 10 questions. Click below to begin.
Q1. What is the primary function of the diaphragm?
- Digestion
- Circulation
- Inspiration (inhaling)
- Excretion
Q2. Which structure passes through the diaphragm at the T8 vertebral level?
- Aorta
- Inferior vena cava
- Esophagus
- Thoracic duct
Q3. The diaphragm separates which two major body cavities?
- Cranial and thoracic cavities
- Abdominal and pelvic cavities
- Cranial and abdominal cavities
- Thoracic and abdominal cavities
Q4. Which nerve provides motor innervation to the diaphragm?
- Phrenic nerve
- Hypoglossal nerve
- Vagus nerve
- Intercostal nerve
Q5. Which structure passes through the diaphragm along with the esophagus?
- Thoracic duct
- Sympathetic trunk
- Vagus nerves
- Inferior vena cava
Q6. What is the central tendon of the diaphragm made of?
- Connective tissue
- Elastic cartilage
- Muscle fibers
- Fatty tissue
Q7. Which organ lies immediately below the right dome of the diaphragm?
- Pancreas
- Heart
- Stomach
- Liver
Q8. Which muscle assists the diaphragm during deep inspiration?
- External intercostal muscles
- Rectus abdominis
- Internal oblique muscles
- Transversus abdominis
Q9. What is the term for an opening in the diaphragm for major structures?
- Hiatus
- Sinus
- Canal
- Foramen
Q10. Which condition occurs when abdominal organs protrude into the thoracic cavity through the diaphragm?
- Hemothorax
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pneumothorax
- Hiatal hernia
