Oesophagus - anatomical relations Flashcards
what forms the anterior border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
trachea
left recurrent laryngeal nerve
pericardium
what forms the posterior border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
thoracic vertebrae bodies
thoracic duct
azygous veins
descending aorta
what forms the right border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
pleura
terminal part of azygous vein
what forms the left border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
subclavian artery
aortic arch
thoracic duct
pleura
what forms the anterior border of the abdominal part of the oesophagus?
left vagus nerve
posterior surface of the liver
what forms the posterior border of the abdominal part of the oesophagus?
right vagus nerve
left crus of the diaphragm