Oesophagus

  • Anatomical extent (C6-T10)
  • Position of the oesophagus in relation to the vertebral bodies, left bronchus, thoracic aorta and pericardium en route to the diaphragm
  • surface marking of the point where it pierces the diaphragm (see Diaphragmatic openings)
  • The points of constriction → Oesophagus landmarks
  • Oesophageal nerve supply in relation to referred pain
  • Anatomical relations of oesophagus

Oesophageal perforation

#anatomy-head-neck #anatomy-thorax #curriculum

thoracic aorta.jpg

  • termination into gastro-oesophageal junction at T11