While putting nasogastric tube, the length is measured from upper incisors. What is the distance from upper incisors to cardia of the stomach?
Correct Answer: 40 cm
Description: The esophagus is about 25 cm (10 in.) long. The distance from the upper incisor teeth to the beginning of the esophagus (cricoid cailage) is about 15 cm (6 in.); from the upper incisors to the level of the bronchi, 22 to 23 cm (9 in.); and to the cardia, 40 cm (16 in.).
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