Anatomy All of the following are true about venous drainage of esophagus except: A Thoracic esophagus drains into the azygos vein B Esophageal veins drain into a submucosal plexus C The cervical esophagus drains directly into the right brachiocephalic vein D Lower esophageal veins anastomose with the left gastric vein 💡 Explanation All of the following are true about venous drainage of esophagus except: ✓ Correct Answer: C. The cervical esophagus drains directly into the right brachiocephalic vein