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What type of muscle makes up the upper one-third of the esophagus?
What type of muscle makes up the upper one-third of the esophagus?
At which vertebral level does the esophagus pass through the diaphragm?
At which vertebral level does the esophagus pass through the diaphragm?
Which artery primarily supplies blood to the abdominal portion of the esophagus?
Which artery primarily supplies blood to the abdominal portion of the esophagus?
What is the Z-line in the esophagus?
What is the Z-line in the esophagus?
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What condition can lead to Barrett's esophagus?
What condition can lead to Barrett's esophagus?
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Which nerve structure provides parasympathetic innervation to the esophagus?
Which nerve structure provides parasympathetic innervation to the esophagus?
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Which type of hernia is characterized by the cardia remaining in place?
Which type of hernia is characterized by the cardia remaining in place?
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What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?
What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?
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What is the primary function of the celiac trunk in the human body?
What is the primary function of the celiac trunk in the human body?
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Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the superior mesenteric artery?
Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the superior mesenteric artery?
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In what type of surgical procedure is a jejunostomy performed?
In what type of surgical procedure is a jejunostomy performed?
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What is the role of the vasa recta in the gastrointestinal system?
What is the role of the vasa recta in the gastrointestinal system?
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Which of the following ostomies involves bypassing the large intestine?
Which of the following ostomies involves bypassing the large intestine?
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Which portion of the upper GI tract is primarily responsible for connecting the esophagus to the duodenum?
Which portion of the upper GI tract is primarily responsible for connecting the esophagus to the duodenum?
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Which part of the stomach is situated superior to the pylorus?
Which part of the stomach is situated superior to the pylorus?
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What is a key anatomical relationship affecting the third part of the duodenum?
What is a key anatomical relationship affecting the third part of the duodenum?
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Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the upper GI tract?
Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the upper GI tract?
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Which function is primarily associated with the jejunum?
Which function is primarily associated with the jejunum?
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What is the role of mesenteries in relation to the upper GI tract?
What is the role of mesenteries in relation to the upper GI tract?
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What is the primary anatomical feature that distinguishes the ileum from the jejunum?
What is the primary anatomical feature that distinguishes the ileum from the jejunum?
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Which structure provides sympathetic innervation to the upper GI tract?
Which structure provides sympathetic innervation to the upper GI tract?
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What is a common pathological condition associated with the duodenum?
What is a common pathological condition associated with the duodenum?
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Which of the following landmarks is used to describe the upper GI tract?
Which of the following landmarks is used to describe the upper GI tract?
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What is the primary function of the small intestine?
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
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Which part of the duodenum is continuous with the pylorus?
Which part of the duodenum is continuous with the pylorus?
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Which artery crosses over the third part of the duodenum?
Which artery crosses over the third part of the duodenum?
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What type of innervation is provided by the Greater Splanchnic Nerves?
What type of innervation is provided by the Greater Splanchnic Nerves?
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What structure supports the fourth part of the duodenum?
What structure supports the fourth part of the duodenum?
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Which part of the duodenum is primarily retroperitoneal?
Which part of the duodenum is primarily retroperitoneal?
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What opens onto the duodenal papilla?
What opens onto the duodenal papilla?
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What is the approximate length of the small intestine?
What is the approximate length of the small intestine?
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Which structures are located on either side of the Celiac Trunk?
Which structures are located on either side of the Celiac Trunk?
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Which part of the duodenum is prone to ulcers?
Which part of the duodenum is prone to ulcers?
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What anatomical feature separates the jejunum from the ileum?
What anatomical feature separates the jejunum from the ileum?
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Which arteries provide blood supply to the duodenum?
Which arteries provide blood supply to the duodenum?
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Which of the following characteristics is associated with the ileum?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with the ileum?
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What is the role of the pyloric lymph nodes?
What is the role of the pyloric lymph nodes?
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Which part of the midgut has a 'nut-cracker' position?
Which part of the midgut has a 'nut-cracker' position?
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What is the typical length distribution between jejunum and ileum?
What is the typical length distribution between jejunum and ileum?
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Which nerve is responsible for parasympathetic innervation of the midgut?
Which nerve is responsible for parasympathetic innervation of the midgut?
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What feature differentiates jejunum from ileum regarding circular folds?
What feature differentiates jejunum from ileum regarding circular folds?
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Which factors characterize the jejunum?
Which factors characterize the jejunum?
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What is primarily drained by the portal venous system from the jejunum and ileum?
What is primarily drained by the portal venous system from the jejunum and ileum?
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What characteristic change occurs at the Z-line in the esophagus?
What characteristic change occurs at the Z-line in the esophagus?
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The lower esophageal sphincter is formed solely by the smooth muscle fibers of the esophagus.
The lower esophageal sphincter is formed solely by the smooth muscle fibers of the esophagus.
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What is the primary blood supply to the abdominal portion of the esophagus?
What is the primary blood supply to the abdominal portion of the esophagus?
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The sliding esophageal hernia often involves the ______ portion of stomach.
The sliding esophageal hernia often involves the ______ portion of stomach.
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Match each type of hernia to its description:
Match each type of hernia to its description:
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Which of the following conditions may lead to Barrett's esophagus?
Which of the following conditions may lead to Barrett's esophagus?
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The inferior phrenic arteries are derived from the celiac trunk.
The inferior phrenic arteries are derived from the celiac trunk.
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What type of muscle makes up the lower one-third of the esophagus?
What type of muscle makes up the lower one-third of the esophagus?
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What is the primary function of the stomach?
What is the primary function of the stomach?
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Acute lesions in the stomach are deeper than chronic ulcers.
Acute lesions in the stomach are deeper than chronic ulcers.
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What part of the stomach is located above and to the left of the cardia?
What part of the stomach is located above and to the left of the cardia?
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The stomach has _____ layers of musculature.
The stomach has _____ layers of musculature.
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Match the following parts of the stomach with their descriptions:
Match the following parts of the stomach with their descriptions:
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Which artery primarily supplies blood to the stomach?
Which artery primarily supplies blood to the stomach?
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The greater curvature is the shorter, concave border of the stomach.
The greater curvature is the shorter, concave border of the stomach.
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What are the longitudinal folds of gastric mucosa called?
What are the longitudinal folds of gastric mucosa called?
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The pyloric canal is the _____ portion of the pyloric region.
The pyloric canal is the _____ portion of the pyloric region.
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Which area of the stomach is associated with the lesser omentum?
Which area of the stomach is associated with the lesser omentum?
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Which part of the upper GI tract is primarily responsible for connecting the esophagus to the stomach?
Which part of the upper GI tract is primarily responsible for connecting the esophagus to the stomach?
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The third part of the duodenum is primarily susceptible to peptic ulcers.
The third part of the duodenum is primarily susceptible to peptic ulcers.
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Name the two primary types of innervation provided to the upper GI tract.
Name the two primary types of innervation provided to the upper GI tract.
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The _____ is the first part of the small intestine, connecting to the stomach.
The _____ is the first part of the small intestine, connecting to the stomach.
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Which of the following best describes the anatomical position of the third part of the duodenum?
Which of the following best describes the anatomical position of the third part of the duodenum?
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Match each part of the stomach with its location:
Match each part of the stomach with its location:
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The ileum has more circular folds than the jejunum.
The ileum has more circular folds than the jejunum.
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What is the anatomical relationship of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) to the third part of the duodenum?
What is the anatomical relationship of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) to the third part of the duodenum?
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What remnant of the yolk sac is associated with the ileum?
What remnant of the yolk sac is associated with the ileum?
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The jejunum is more responsible for absorption than the ileum.
The jejunum is more responsible for absorption than the ileum.
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The blood supply to the jejunum and ileum comes from the __________ branches of the Superior Mesenteric Artery.
The blood supply to the jejunum and ileum comes from the __________ branches of the Superior Mesenteric Artery.
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Identify a common pathologic condition related to the duodenum.
Identify a common pathologic condition related to the duodenum.
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The stomach has four main parts: the fundus, body, pylorus, and _____ .
The stomach has four main parts: the fundus, body, pylorus, and _____ .
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Match the following characteristics with the correct part of the small intestine:
Match the following characteristics with the correct part of the small intestine:
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Which part of the small intestine is typically characterized by thicker walls and more circular folds?
Which part of the small intestine is typically characterized by thicker walls and more circular folds?
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Which part of the small intestine primarily functions in nutrient absorption?
Which part of the small intestine primarily functions in nutrient absorption?
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The duodenum is completely peritonealized in its second part.
The duodenum is completely peritonealized in its second part.
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What anatomical structure supports the fourth part of the duodenum?
What anatomical structure supports the fourth part of the duodenum?
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The network of fibers surrounding the celiac trunk is called the ______.
The network of fibers surrounding the celiac trunk is called the ______.
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Match the part of the duodenum with its description:
Match the part of the duodenum with its description:
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Which artery crosses over the third part of the duodenum?
Which artery crosses over the third part of the duodenum?
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The ileum is longer than the jejunum.
The ileum is longer than the jejunum.
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Name the two types of innervation received by the Celiac Ganglia.
Name the two types of innervation received by the Celiac Ganglia.
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The superior or first part of the duodenum lacks ______.
The superior or first part of the duodenum lacks ______.
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Which arterial branch is NOT part of the Celiac Trunk?
Which arterial branch is NOT part of the Celiac Trunk?
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Study Notes
Esophagus
- Composed of inner circular and outer longitudinal smooth muscle; upper third has skeletal muscle.
- Passes through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm at the T10 vertebral level.
- Terminates at the stomach’s cardiac orifice, left of the T11 vertebra.
- Z-line indicates a change from stratified squamous to simple columnar epithelium.
- Diaphragmatic musculature forms the inferior esophageal sphincter just above the Z-line.
Blood Supply and Innervation
- Blood supply from left gastric and inferior phrenic arteries.
- Innervated by the esophageal plexus from anterior and posterior vagal trunks (parasympathetic) and greater splanchnic nerves (sympathetic).
Hernias
- Para-esophageal hernia: Less common, cardia remains in place with fundic part of the stomach.
- Sliding esophageal hernia: More common, abdominal portion of esophagus and cardia shift into thorax.
Clinical Conditions
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease): Linked to decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone; can lead to Barrett's esophagus.
- Peptic Ulcers: Caused by exposure of mucosa to gastric acid.
Small Intestine Overview
- Extends from pylorus to ileocecal junction; approximately 6-7 meters long.
- Functions primarily in nutrient absorption.
Duodenum
- Forms a C-shaped loop around the pancreas; mostly retroperitoneal.
- Four parts: Superior (完全腹膜化)，Descending (二次后腹膜化)，Inferior (二次后腹膜化)，Ascending (二次后腹膜化) ending at the duodenojejunal flexure.
- Blood supply from Celiac and Superior Mesenteric Arteries (SMA).
Distinctive Features of Duodenum
- Duodenal bulb prone to ulcers; duodenal papilla marks foregut and midgut separation.
- Positioned behind superior mesenteric vessels at L3, known as 'nutcracker' position.
Blood Supply to Duodenum
- Anterior & posterior pancreaticoduodenal arteries from the gastroduodenal artery and SMA.
- Venous drainage via the portal venous system.
Jejunum and Ileum
- Length averages 22 feet; upper 2/5ths is jejunum, lower 3/5ths is ileum.
- Jejunum: Begins at duodenojejunal flexure, characterized by deeper red color, thicker walls, greater vascularity, long vasa recta.
- Ileum: Ends at ileocecal junction, paler pink color, thinner walls, more lymphoid nodules.
Blood Supply to Jejunum and Ileum
- Supplied by jejunal and ileal branches of the SMA.
- Venous drainage mirrors arterial supply through similarly named veins.
Innervation of the GI Tract
- Foregut and Midgut:
- Sympathetic: Thoracic splanchnic nerves.
- Parasympathetic: Vagus nerves.
- Hindgut:
- Sympathetic: Lumbar splanchnic nerves.
- Parasympathetic: Pelvic splanchnic nerves.
Clinical Considerations
- Surgical ostomies (e.g., gastrostomy, jejunostomy, ileostomy, colostomy) used to bypass portions of the GI tract.
Blood Supply Overview
- Foregut: Supplied by celiac trunk, branches including left gastric, common hepatic arteries.
- Midgut: Supplied by superior mesenteric artery, with jejunal, ileal branches and anastomotic loops.
Key Anatomy Relationships
- Understanding spatial relationships between organs and mesenteries is essential for diagnosing pathologic conditions, especially in areas like the third part of the duodenum with respect to the SMA.
Esophagus
- Inner circular and outer longitudinal smooth muscle; upper 1/3 is skeletal muscle, distal 1/3 is smooth muscle.
- Passes through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm at T10 vertebral level.
- Terminates at the stomach at the cardiac orifice; esophagogastric junction located left of T11 vertebra (Z-line).
- Z-line indicates transition from stratified squamous to simple columnar epithelium.
- Inferior esophageal sphincter formed by diaphragmatic musculature around the esophagus.
- Blood supply from left gastric artery (celiac trunk) and inferior phrenic arteries (abdominal aorta).
- Innervation from esophageal plexus (vagal trunks for parasympathetic, greater splanchnic nerves for sympathetic).
Hernias
- Para-esophageal hernia: cardia remains in place; often includes fundic part of the stomach.
- Sliding esophageal hernia: more common; abdominal esophagus, cardia, and possibly fundic portion of stomach are displaced.
Clinical Considerations
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease): causes include decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone, sliding hiatal hernia; can lead to Barrett's esophagus.
- Peptic Ulcers: caused by exposure of mucosa to gastric acid, H. pylori infection, characterized by acute shallow lesions and potential erosion in chronic cases; commonly occur in the duodenum/stomach (4:1 ratio).
Stomach
- J-shaped organ located between esophagus and small intestine in the left hypochondrium, epigastric, and umbilical regions; can hold 2-3 liters.
- Functions as a food blender (enzymatic digestion) and reservoir.
- Greater curvature: longer, convex left border associated with greater omentum and gastro-omental blood vessels.
- Lesser curvature: shorter, concave right border associated with lesser omentum and gastric blood vessels.
Stomach Structure
- Cardia: area of esophagogastric junction.
- Fundus: above and to the left of cardia; may contain air.
- Body: major portion of the stomach; includes angular incisor notch at body-pylorus junction.
- Pyloric region: funnel-shaped, comprising pyloric antrum, canal, and sphincter.
Stomach Musculature
- Comprises three muscle layers that assist in digestion.
Blood Supply
- Supplied by branches of the celiac trunk; venous drainage aligns with these arteries through the portal vein.
- Lymphatic drainage directed to gastric and pyloric lymph nodes.
- Innervation provided by anterior and posterior vagal trunks (parasympathetic) and greater splanchnic nerves (sympathetic).
Small Intestine
- Extends from pylorus to ileocecal junction, averaging 6-7 meters in length; divided into duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
- Primary function: absorption of nutrients.
Duodenum
- C-shaped loop around the pancreas; mostly retroperitoneal.
- First part: connected to pylorus; lacks circular folds.
- Second part: secondarily retroperitoneal; contains circular folds; opening for bile duct and main pancreatic duct at duodenal papilla.
- Third part: crosses under superior mesenteric vessels; secondarily retroperitoneal.
- Fourth part: ends at duodenojejunal flexure; supported by ligament of Treitz.
Blood Supply to Duodenum
- Received from branches of both celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery (SMA), including anterior/posterior pancreaticoduodenal arteries.
- Venous drainage into the portal system with lymphatic drainage to pyloric and superior mesenteric lymph nodes.
- Innervation via vagus nerves (parasympathetic) and greater/lesser splanchnic nerves (sympathetic).
Jejunum and Ileum
- Length: averages 22 feet; jejunum makes up the upper 2/5ths, ileum the lower 3/5ths.
- Jejunum: starts at duodenojejunal flexure; deeper red color, thicker walls, greater vascularity, larger, closely packed circular folds.
- Ileum: ends at ileocecal junction; paler pink, thinner walls, more fat in mesentery, sparse circular folds, many lymphoid nodules (Peyer’s patches).
Blood Supply to Jejunum and Ileum
- Supplied by jejunal and ileal branches of the superior mesenteric artery; venous drainage via portal system, lymphatic drainage to appropriate lymph nodes.
- Innervation from vagus nerves (parasympathetic) and greater/lesser splanchnic nerves (sympathetic).
Innervation Patterns
- Foregut & Midgut: sympathetic from thoracic splanchnic nerves; parasympathetic from vagus nerve.
- Hindgut: sympathetic from lumbar splanchnic nerves; parasympathetic from pelvic splanchnic nerves.
Summary of Blood Supply
- Foregut supplied by celiac trunk; midgut by superior mesenteric artery; inferior mesenteric artery supplies hindgut structures.
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Explore the anatomy of the esophagus, including its composition, blood supply, and innervation. This quiz also covers common clinical conditions such as GERD and types of hernias that affect the esophagus. Test your knowledge on this vital component of the digestive system.
