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Esophagus & Pharynx

24.5, 24.6--Pharynx and Esophagus

TermDefinition
Bolus Flexible mass of food after mastication and saliva
Pharynx Funnel shaped tube from internal nares to esophagus posteriorly and larynx anteriorly ; helps move
Esophagus Begins at Inferior End of Laryngopharynx, pierces diaphragm at esophageal hiatus, and ends in superior portion of stomach; Vagus Drained: Esophageal Veins Arteries: Esophageal (from thoracic aorta, inferior thyroid, intercostal, phrenic, left gastri
Adventitia Superficial layer of esophagus
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