GIT Flashcards
Length of esophagus
10inches or 25cm
Level or esophagus
C6-T10
Esophageal constrictions
UES/ pharyngeal esophageal bu cricopharyngeus muscles
Middle/ thoracic by aortic arch and left main bronchus
Inferior/diaphragmatic at esophageal hiatus
Relationship of VAGUS nerve to esophagus
Left vagus- anterior
Right vagus- posterior
Arterial supply
Upper- inferior thyroid from subclavian
Middle- descending aorta
Lower- left gastric from celiac trunk
Venous drainage
Upper- inferior thyroid
Middle- azygous vein
Lower- left gastric
Lymphatic drainage
Upper- deep cervical
Middle- mediastinal
Lower- celiac
Type of hernia id diaphragmatic
Sliding type
Capacity of stomach
1.5L
Where is angular incisure/notch found
Lesser curvature
Level of cardiac orifice
T10-T11
Plane of fundus
5th rib LMCL
Level of greater curvature
10th L costal cartilage
Level of pyloric antrum
L1
Level of pyloric canal
Right side L2-L4