Oesophagus - anatomical relations Flashcards

1
Q

what forms the anterior border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?

A

trachea
left recurrent laryngeal nerve
pericardium

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2
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what forms the posterior border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?

A

thoracic vertebrae bodies
thoracic duct
azygous veins
descending aorta

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3
Q

what forms the right border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?

A

pleura

terminal part of azygous vein

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4
Q

what forms the left border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?

A

subclavian artery
aortic arch
thoracic duct
pleura

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5
Q

what forms the anterior border of the abdominal part of the oesophagus?

A

left vagus nerve

posterior surface of the liver

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Q

what forms the posterior border of the abdominal part of the oesophagus?

A

right vagus nerve

left crus of the diaphragm

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