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Describe the mucosa layer of esophagus
Epithelium
Lamina propria
Muscularis mucosa
Epithelium: Stratified squamous epithelium
Lamina propria: Loose connective tissue
Muscularis mucosa: Smooth muscle
Describe the submucosa layer of esophagus
Layer made of
Consist of
Layer made of: Loose to dense irregular connective tissue
Consist of:
Glands that secrete mucus
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Nerves (Meissner’s plexus)
Elastic fibers
Describe the muscularis layer of esophagus #fcaa00
Arrangement of layers
What nerve structure is located between the layers
Arrangement of layers:
Thick inner circular layer
Outer longitudinal layer
Structure located between the layers: Auerbach plexus
Which part of the esophagus is covered by adventitia and serosa
What does each layer consist of?
Function
Adventitia: Cervical part of esophagus
Not covered by perioneum, surrounded by loose CT instead
Blends with fascia of neck muscles
Consist of:
Loose CT
Blood and lymph vessels
Nerve
Function: Anchors the esophagus in place
Serosa: Thoracic part of esophagus
Covered by visceral peritoneum
Function: Provides slippery surface to reduce friction
Histology of Esophagus
Histology of Esophagus