In a Hiatal Hernia,the Esophagus Passes Through the Diaphragm Muscle

Question

In a hiatal hernia,the esophagus passes through the diaphragm muscle.

Accepted Answer

In a hiatal hernia, part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm muscle, not the esophagus. The esophagus normally passes through the diaphragm via the esophageal hiatus to connect to the stomach.