The following statements concerning the abdominal aorta are true except
A.
It bifurcates into the two common iliac arteries in front of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
B.
It lies on the right side of the inferior vena cava.
C.
From its anterior surface arise the celiac, superior mesenteric, and inferior mesenteric arteries.
D.
It enters the abdomen in front of the twelfth thoracic vertebra.
E.
The thoracic duct leaves the abdomen through the aortic opening of the diaphragm on the right side of the aorta.