Esophagus – Pulmonary Structures and Esophagus
About the Lecture
The lecture Esophagus – Pulmonary Structures and Esophagus by Craig Canby, PhD is from the course Thoracic Viscera with Dr. Canby.
Included Quiz Questions
What term describes the most superior position of the esophagus?
- Cervical
- Thoracic
- Axial
- Abdominal
- Peptic
What are the layers of the esophageal wall? Select all that apply.
- Submucosa
- Pseudostratified epithelium
- Adventitia
- Muscularis externa
- Tunica mucosa
What is contained in the tunica adventitia?
- Loose connective tissue
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Circular muscle layer
- Mucous glands
- Cilia
The 3 constrictions of the esophagus for geriatric patients are clinically important because pills may get lodged during swallowing. Why would this occur?
- Poor salivary flow
- Poor mechanical control
- Poor muscle strength
- Reduced elasticity of muscles
- Poor elasticity of the esophagus
During an endoscopic procedure, the physician finds it difficult to advance the scope beyond the second of 3 constrictions. What structure(s) are responsible for this constriction?
- Aorta and right bronchus
- Junction of the pharynx and the esophagus
- Diaphragm
- Left bronchus
What is the location of the esophageal diverticulum through Killian's triangle?
- At the junction of the pharynx and the esophagus
- Mid-esophagus
- Immediately superior to the diaphragm
- Through the diaphragmatic hiatus
- Immediately inferior to the diaphragm
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Author of lecture Esophagus – Pulmonary Structures and Esophagus
Craig Canby, PhD
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