Intrinsic Nerves and Variations in Nerves of
Esophagus Anatomy
Single anterior trunk dividing just above respiratory diaphragm, Multiple anterior trunks, Multiple posterior trunks, Low emergence of single
trunk, High
emergence of single trunk, Longitudinal muscle, Intermuscular connective and elastic tissue, Auerbach’s plexus
(myenteric), Submucosa, Meissner’s plexus
(submucosal), Circular muscle, Intrinsic nerve supply (schematic).
