In this anatomy lecture, Drbeen faculty, Dr. Adam Jones discusses the oesophagus. The oesophagus is the tube that takes food from the pharynx to the stomach. It is important that healthcare professionals understand the anatomy of the oesophagus, as clinical problems can arise here. The following structural elements are presented and discussed.

The oesophagus
Laryngopharynx
Stomach
Cricoid cartilage 
Cardiac orifice 
Arch of Aorta
Bronchus
Diaphragmatic hiatus 
Common Carotid Artery
Thyroid gland
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
Superior mediastinum
Inferior thyroid artery 
Azygous vein
Left gastric artery
Systemic venous circulation
Portal venous circulation
Oesophageal plexus 
Vagal trunks
Cervical sympathetic trunks
Thoracic sympathetic trunks
Deep cervical lymph nodes
Superior and posterior mediastinal nodes
Left gastric and coeliac nodes 
Oesophageal varices
Variceal bleeding