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| esophageal arteries in the posterior mediastinum come from what vessel? |
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| The Sumpreme intercostal artery (intercostal spaces 1-2) come off of what vessel? |
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| Where are the three constrictions of the esophagus in the thorax |
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Cricopharyngesu muscle at C8
Arch of Aorta and Left primary bronchus at T4-T5
Inferior esophygeal Constrictor/Esophygeal Hiatus at T10 |
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| Unexpected constriction of the esophagus will have what clinical presentation? |
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| Upper third of the esophagus in the thorax is drained by which lymph nodes? |
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| Middle third of the esophagus in the thoracic cavity is drained by which lymphnodes? |
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| Inferior third of the esophagus in the thorax is drained by which lymph nodes? |
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| The anterior Vagus nerve is originally from which side of the body? |
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| The posterior Vagus nerve is originally from which side of the body? |
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| What vein provides drainage for the majority of the thoracic wall? |
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| The azygos drains into the superior vena cava via which vessel? |
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| What veins cover the left posterior thoracic wall and drain into the azygos? |
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| Accessory Hemiazygos and Hemiazygos veins |
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| Besides drainage from the posterior wall, what is the function of the Azygos system of veins? |
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| The Azygos system of veins can shunt blood to the superior Vena Cava if flow is diminished to the inferior (internal thoracic also serves this function) |
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| What are natural aortic bypasses to help deal with diminished flow? |
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| internal thoracic and inferior epigastric provide aortic bypass |
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