<prompt> Which of the following is the anatomical location of foramen of Bochdalek?MediastinumUrogenital diaphragmDiaphragmDura mater  <response>: Foramen of Bochdalek is present on diaphragm. Posterolaterally, failure of fusion of the pleuroperitoneal canal creates a defect through which viscera may herniate to produce a foramen of Bochdalek hernia. Bochdalek hernia occurs more frequently on the left side and may cause severe respiratory distress at bih, requiring an emergent operation. Ref: Fisichella P.M. 2010. Chapter 20. Esophagus Diaphragm. In G.M. Dohey Ed, CURRENT Diagnosis Treatment: Surgery, 13e. 