Oesophagus - anatomical relations Flashcards
1
Q
what forms the anterior border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
A
trachea
left recurrent laryngeal nerve
pericardium
2
Q
what forms the posterior border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
A
thoracic vertebrae bodies
thoracic duct
azygous veins
descending aorta
3
Q
what forms the right border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
A
pleura
terminal part of azygous vein
4
Q
what forms the left border of the thoracic part of the oesophagus?
A
subclavian artery
aortic arch
thoracic duct
pleura
5
Q
what forms the anterior border of the abdominal part of the oesophagus?
A
left vagus nerve
posterior surface of the liver
6
Q
what forms the posterior border of the abdominal part of the oesophagus?
A
right vagus nerve
left crus of the diaphragm
