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What is the name of the opening where the esophagus pass through the diaphragm?
The opening where the esophagus passes through the diaphragm is called the esophageal hiatus or esophageal opening in the diaphragm.
What is the medical term meaning the esophagus is not connected to the stomach from birth?
The medical term for this condition is esophageal atresia. It is a congenital condition where the esophagus does not connect to the stomach. This condition requires surgical intervention to repair the connection between the esophagus and stomach.
When the cardiac sphincter relaxes food enters the?
The cardiac sphincter or aka GE junction contracts at the distal end of the esophagus. So food enters into the stomach when the cardiac sphincter is relaxed.
What is the order of passageways from proximal to distal?
The order of passageways from proximal to distal in the human body is typically mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), large intestine (cecum, colon, rectum), and anus.
The funnel-like opening at the distal end of the uterine tube is called the?
The funnel-like opening at the distal end of the uterine tube is called the infundibulum. It has finger-like projections called fimbriae that help capture the egg released from the ovary during ovulation and direct it into the uterine tube for fertilization.
Does the esophagus lies beneath the pharnx?
The esophagus is distal to and inferior to the pharynx. The pharynx is proximal and superior to the esophagus.
What is thickening of distal end of esaphagus?
Thickening of the distal end of the esophagus usually refers to a condition known as esophageal stricture. This can be caused by chronic irritation of the esophagus, such as from acid reflux or repeated injury, leading to scarring and narrowing of the esophageal passageway. It can result in difficulty swallowing and may require medical intervention to manage symptoms.
Where is stomach location?
The stomach is located in the abdominal cavity. Located at the distal end of the esophagus, just inferior to the diaphragm.
Which structure controls opening to the trachea?
Esophagus
Which condition is associated with the base of the esophagus fundus of the stomach and the diaphragm?
A hiatal hernia is one condition associated with the base of the esophagus, fundus of the stomach, and diaphragm. It occurs when the stomach presses up and through and opening in the diaphragm.
What is the name of the opening where the esophagus pass through the diaphragm?
The opening where the esophagus passes through the diaphragm is called the esophageal hiatus or esophageal opening in the diaphragm.
What is the name of the opening between your throat and esophagus?
the pharynx
What do you call compulsions of the esophagus?
There is no such condition.
What kind of muscle found inside the alimentary canal?
skeletal - proximal 1/3 of esophagus and anus smooth - middle/distal 1/3 of esophagus through rectum
What is the medical term meaning the esophagus is not connected to the stomach from birth?
The medical term for this condition is esophageal atresia. It is a congenital condition where the esophagus does not connect to the stomach. This condition requires surgical intervention to repair the connection between the esophagus and stomach.
What is proximal esophagus stricture mean?
Simply a narrowing of the esophagus that is in the part closest to the oral phaynx- distal strictrues, closer to the stomach are commonly caused by acid reflux; proximal strictures have a broader list of causes.
What is the gullet opening?
A gullet opening is the opening of the second part of a frogs mouth. This is where this second opening begins.
