Esophagus Blood Supply and Venous Drainage Quiz

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Which artery supplies the upper third of the esophagus?

Inferior thyroid artery (correct)

Superior mesenteric artery

Thoracic aorta

Left gastric artery

How does the middle third of the esophagus drain venously?

Azygos veins (correct)

Inferior thyroid veins

Left gastric vein

Superior vena cava

Which vessel does the lower third of the esophagus drain into?

Azygos vein

Inferior vena cava

Portal vein

Left gastric vein (correct)

What can occur as a result of venous drainage issues in the lower third of the esophagus?

Esophageal varices Signup and view all the answers

Through which artery is the upper third of the esophagus primarily supplied?

Inferior thyroid artery Signup and view all the answers

Where does the middle third of the esophagus drain into venously?

Azygos vein Signup and view all the answers

In the venous drainage of the lower third of the esophagus, which vein does it primarily drain into?

Left gastric vein Signup and view all the answers

Which venous structure receives drainage from the upper third of the esophagus?

Inferior thyroid veins Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical importance of the anatomic constrictions of the esophagus?

They are where swallowing of caustic liquids leads to the worst burning and strictures. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the upper third of the esophagus drain into venously?

Inferior thyroid veins Signup and view all the answers

Which artery primarily supplies the middle third of the esophagus?

Thoracic aorta Signup and view all the answers

What can occur as a result of issues in the venous drainage of the lower third of the esophagus?

Esophageal varices Signup and view all the answers

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