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djverab [1.8K]
2 years ago
10

Where is the esophagus positioned relative to the trachea?

Medicine
1 answer:
Colt1911 [192]2 years ago
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Answer:

Explanation:

The esophagus is a structure which is located in between the trachea and left atrium of the heart. It actually lies behind the trachea and situated on the left side of the atrium of the heart. The esophagus is a tube that connects the throat with the stomach. It is 8 inches long, and it is covered by by moist pink tissue that is called mucosa. The esophagus is situated behind the windpipe (trachea) and heart, and typically can be seen in front of the spine.

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