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No, since the spine and esophagus are parts of different systems.
In a sense, the spine is parallel to the esophagus.
An example of lateral would be the bronchial tubes, which branch off from the trachea (windpipe).
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How can you distinguish the trachea visually?
Well, the trachea runs parallel to the esophagus. The trachea has lots of cartilage attached and it is also anterior to the esophagus. If you see two tube-looking things running down the upper chest, the anterior-located tube, which branches into the lungs ---> This is the trachea. The esophagus is the 'tube' located posterior (toward the spine) and empties out into the stomach.
Passageway for food that is behind the trachea?
The esophagus is the tube from pharynx to stomach.
Is the esophagus is involved in chemical digestion?
The esophagus has a physical break down. The esophagus squeezes the food down into the stomach, making this a physical break down.
What is the chemical of esophagus?
Esophagus is an anatomy organ and hasn't a chemical formula.
Where in the body do air and food passages cross?
The Pharynx.
Does the trachea is posterior to the esophagus and superior to the larynx?
The Larynx is anatomically slightly anterior, or in front of, the esophagus. Larynx ( also called as VOICE BOX ) is anterior to esophagus.
What is anterior osteophyte formation?
Bone Spurs in the Anterior portion of the spine. May cause trouble swallowing, pain etc... A Growth of Calcium, due to Osteoarthritus of the spine. Protruding sometimes into the esophagus... Pushing it foward.
What tube through which food passes into the stomach?
The esophagus is the tube that brings food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. “Benign” means it’s not cancerous. Benign esophageal stricture typically occurs when stomach acid and other irritants damage the lining of the esophagus over time. This leads to inflammation ( esophagitis) and scar tissue, which causes the esophagus to narrow.
How can you distinguish the trachea visually?
Well, the trachea runs parallel to the esophagus. The trachea has lots of cartilage attached and it is also anterior to the esophagus. If you see two tube-looking things running down the upper chest, the anterior-located tube, which branches into the lungs ---> This is the trachea. The esophagus is the 'tube' located posterior (toward the spine) and empties out into the stomach.
The distance between the represents the shortest diameter of the pelvic outlet?
ischial spine
What happens to the distance between the spinous processes during flexion of the spine?
During flexion, the distance between the spinous processes is increased.
What is the distance between the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the spine?
3 inches
Where is the esaphagus located?
For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below. Scroll down about a quarter of the page and you will see a drawing depicting the location of the esophagus.between the windpipe (trachea) & the spine
How do you make a sentence with esophagus?
I can give you several sentences.The esophagus leads to the stomach.His esophagus had an ulcer.Stomach acid can splash into the esophagus.
The muscular tube that leads from the mouth is the?
From the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus.
Do humans have esophagus?
Yes, they have an esophagus.
How do you say esophagus in Chinese?
esophagus
