NEET PG Medical – 2015 – Question – 39
Distance of cricopharynx from incisor teeth
a) 15 cm
b) 22.5 cm
c) 27.5 cm
d) 40 cm
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Correct Answer – A
Ans. is ‘A’ i.e., 15 cm [Ref- BDC Sn/e Vol.l p. 269]
- Cricopharynx is at the level of pharyngo-esophageal junction i.e. beginning of esophagus. Its distance is 15 cm (6 inches) from incisor.
- Cardiac end is lower end of esophagus which is at 40 cm from incisors.
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