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Which structure is anterior to the cervical part of the oesophagus?
Which structure is anterior to the cervical part of the oesophagus?
- Common carotid artery
- Longus colli
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve
- Trachea (correct)
What is the venous drainage for the upper part of the oesophagus?
What is the venous drainage for the upper part of the oesophagus?
- Azygos vein
- Left gastric vein
- Brachiocephalic veins (correct)
- Internal jugular vein
Which artery supplies the cervical part of the oesophagus?
Which artery supplies the cervical part of the oesophagus?
- Thoracic aorta
- Common carotid artery
- Inferior Thyroid Artery (correct)
- Left gastric artery
What is the narrowest part of the alimentary canal?
What is the narrowest part of the alimentary canal?
Where do lymphatics from the proximal third of the esophagus drain into?
Where do lymphatics from the proximal third of the esophagus drain into?
At what vertebral level does the oesophagus pierce the diaphragm?
At what vertebral level does the oesophagus pierce the diaphragm?
What is behind the cervical part of the oesophagus?
What is behind the cervical part of the oesophagus?
What is the structure of the oesophagus from innermost to outermost layers?
What is the structure of the oesophagus from innermost to outermost layers?
Which vessel is located to the right of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
Which vessel is located to the right of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
Where is the upper oesophageal sphincter located?
Where is the upper oesophageal sphincter located?
What is the usual location of the lower oesophageal sphincter?
What is the usual location of the lower oesophageal sphincter?
When does the oesophagus become canalised to form a tube?
When does the oesophagus become canalised to form a tube?
What is the nerve supply of the upper half of the esophagus?
What is the nerve supply of the upper half of the esophagus?
Which lymph nodes receive drainage from the middle third of the esophagus?
Which lymph nodes receive drainage from the middle third of the esophagus?
What causes nearly all patients to die if they experience an unrecognized oesophageal perforation?
What causes nearly all patients to die if they experience an unrecognized oesophageal perforation?
What is the main symptom of cancer of the oesophagus?
What is the main symptom of cancer of the oesophagus?
In approximately 90% of cases, how does the most common Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula (TEF) present?
In approximately 90% of cases, how does the most common Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula (TEF) present?
Which condition can result from abnormalities in partitioning of the oesophagus and trachea by the tracheo-oesophageal septum?
Which condition can result from abnormalities in partitioning of the oesophagus and trachea by the tracheo-oesophageal septum?
What provides protection to the esophagus from injuries in the neck region?
What provides protection to the esophagus from injuries in the neck region?
What is the diagnostic tool commonly used for observing oesophageal cancers?
What is the diagnostic tool commonly used for observing oesophageal cancers?
Which nerve supplies the lower half of the esophagus mainly through the Oesophageal plexus?
Which nerve supplies the lower half of the esophagus mainly through the Oesophageal plexus?
Which condition is characterized by extremely dilated submucosal veins in the lower third of the oesophagus?
Which condition is characterized by extremely dilated submucosal veins in the lower third of the oesophagus?
What symptom is often associated with heartburn?
What symptom is often associated with heartburn?
What can compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerves by an oesophageal tumour produce?
What can compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerves by an oesophageal tumour produce?
Which artery supplies the cardia of the stomach and distal esophagus?
Which artery supplies the cardia of the stomach and distal esophagus?
What is the origin of the Right Gastric Artery?
What is the origin of the Right Gastric Artery?
Which artery helps supply the greater curvature of the stomach in conjunction with the Left Gastroepiploic Artery?
Which artery helps supply the greater curvature of the stomach in conjunction with the Left Gastroepiploic Artery?
Which artery supplies a portion of the lesser curvature of the stomach?
Which artery supplies a portion of the lesser curvature of the stomach?
How many branches does the Common Hepatic or Proper Hepatic Artery have?
How many branches does the Common Hepatic or Proper Hepatic Artery have?
Which branch of the Splenic Artery helps supply the greater curvature of the stomach?
Which branch of the Splenic Artery helps supply the greater curvature of the stomach?
