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Which artery supplies the upper third of the esophagus?
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?
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?
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?
What can occur as a result of venous drainage issues in the lower third of the esophagus?
Through which artery is the upper third of the esophagus primarily supplied?
Through which artery is the upper third of the esophagus primarily supplied?
Where does the middle third of the esophagus drain into venously?
Where does the middle third of the esophagus drain into venously?
In the venous drainage of the lower third of the esophagus, which vein does it primarily drain into?
In the venous drainage of the lower third of the esophagus, which vein does it primarily drain into?
Which venous structure receives drainage from the upper third of the esophagus?
Which venous structure receives drainage from the upper third of the esophagus?
What is the clinical importance of the anatomic constrictions of the esophagus?
What is the clinical importance of the anatomic constrictions of the esophagus?
Where does the upper third of the esophagus drain into venously?
Where does the upper third of the esophagus drain into venously?
Which artery primarily supplies the middle third of the esophagus?
Which artery primarily supplies the middle third of the esophagus?
What can occur as a result of issues in the venous drainage of the lower third of the esophagus?
What can occur as a result of issues in the venous drainage of the lower third of the esophagus?
