anatomy of oesophagus
Across
- 2. Inflammation of the oesophagus (12)
- 5. Nerve that provides parasympathetic innervation to the oesophagus (5)
- 6. Layer containing mucous glands (9)
- 10. Opening in the diaphragm through which oesophagus passes (6)
- 11. Major artery that lies posterior to the oesophagus (5)
- 13. Middle muscular layer of the oesophageal wall (10)
- 14. Muscular tube connecting pharynx to stomach (9)
- 15. Wave-like muscular contractions that propel food (11)
- 16. Inner epithelial lining of the oesophagus (6)
- 17. Airway that lies anterior to the oesophagus (7)
Down
- 1. Outer fibrous layer of the oesophagus (10)
- 3. Valve that prevents gastric reflux (6)
- 4. Difficulty in swallowing (9)
- 7. Mass of chewed food passed down the oesophagus (5)
- 8. Type of squamous epithelium lining the oesophagus (10)
- 9. Junction between oesophageal and gastric mucosa (6)
- 12. Ring of muscle at the lower end of oesophagus (9)