Oesophagus (dave's notes)

Question 1

At what level does the oesophagus initiate?

Answer 1

Cricopharyngeus at C6

Question 2

Describe the formation and attachments of the outer fibres of the oesophagus

Answer 2

Initially the outer fibres are attached to the cricoid cartilage and arytenoid cartilages, but the fibres then spiral downwards

Question 3

Where does the oesophagus lie relative to the midline?

Answer 3

The oesophagus may be found slightly over to the left