Serosa of esophagus

Tunica serosa oesophagi

  • Synonym: Serous coat of esophagus
  • Related terms: Serosa; Serous coat

Definition

The serosa (Serous coat) of the oesophagus is the peritoneum that encloses the abdominal part of the oesophagus.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS