Tag: esophagus
The esophageal hiatus is the opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes and then enters the stomach. It can be viewed by pushing aside the lungs and heart within the thoracic cavity and tracing the esophagus to the diaphragm. The inferior vena cava also can …
The epiglottis is elastic cartilage that is attached to the entrance of the larynx and prevents food and liquids from entering the airway. In humans, the larynx is positioned much lower in body, which results in an increased risk of choking. The position of the voice box also …
The trachea is also called the windpipe and it connects the mouth to the lungs. It is distinguished from the nearby esophagus by the presence of cartilage rings which prevent the airway from collapsing. At the top of the trachea is the larynx, or the voicebox. …
The esophagus is simple to find on diagrams, usually shown as a long tube leading from the mouth to the stomach. On preserved specimens the esophagus can be challenging to locate. It is soft tissue that lies next to the trachea (identifiable by the cartilage rings) …
Answers: A. Parotid Salivary Gland B. Tongue C. Sublingual Salivary Gland D. Esophagus E. Cardiac Sphincter Valve AB. Liver AC. Gall Bladder AD. Ascending Colon AE. Cecum …
A. Esophagus B. Cardiac Sphincter Valve C. Stomach D. Pancreas E. Duodenum AB. Gall Bladder AC. Liver