alleryThe oesophagus passes through the diaphragm at the level of which vertebra?
AT6 vertebra
BT10 vertebra
CL2 vertebra
DC7 vertebra
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. T10 vertebra
The oesophageal hiatus in the diaphragm lies at the tenth thoracic vertebra, T10.
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