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?

    <p>Esophageal varices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Inferior thyroid artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Azygos vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Left gastric vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Inferior thyroid veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Inferior thyroid veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery primarily supplies the middle third of the esophagus?

    <p>Thoracic aorta</p> 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?

    <p>Esophageal varices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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