Which of the following is the anatomical location of foramen of Bochdalek?
Mediastinum
Urogenital diaphragm
Diaphragm
Dura mater
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.