The esophagus:
A) contains cartilaginous rings.
B) enters the superior mediastinum anterior to the trachea.
C) in the superior mediastinum is in contact with the thoracic duct on its left.
D) inclines to the right as it nears the diaphragm.
E) traverses the diaphragm at the T8 level.
Ans: C
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