oesophagus (thoracic section, anatomy)
Last reviewed 01/2018
The thoracic oesophagus extends between the superior thoracic aperture and the diaphragmatic oesophageal aperture. Its course through the thorax can be divided into its passage through:
- superior mediastinum
- posterior mediastinum
thoracic oesophagus (superior mediastinum, anatomy)
thoracic oesophagus (posterior mediastinum, anatomy)
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