Oesophagus Flashcards
1
Q
Arterial Supply of the Oesophagus
A
Oesophageal.
2
Q
Venous drainage of the Oesophagus
A
Drains to azygous, hemiazygos (in thorax) and L gastric (in abdomen).
3
Q
Nerve innervation of the Oesophagus
A
R & L Vagus (forms oesophageal plexus), greater splanchnic and sympathetic trunks.
4
Q
Lymphatic drainage of the Oesophagus
A
Posterior mediastinal and L gastric nodes.
5
Q
function
A
Carry food, liquids, and saliva from the mouth to the stomach
