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How is anatomy of esophagus?

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• Is a hollow tube of muscle 25 -30 cm • Begins at C6 and ends at T11 • Is divided into 4 segments : - Pharyngoesophageal - Cervical - Thoracic - Abdominal • Has 3 distinct area of narrowing (Cervical 14mm, bronchoaortic 16mm, diaphragmatic 18mm)


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