Anatomy clinical correlates Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 56-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for evaluation of difficulty swallowing. Over the past several weeks, the patient has had the sensation of “food getting stuck” as he swallows. He also has a new history of intermittent “jitteriness.” Medical history is notable for long-standing hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and esophageal reflux. The patient’s medications include metoprolol, metformin, atorvastatin, and omeprazole. He has a history of medication non-compliance. Temperature 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 89/min, respirations are 16/min, and blood pressure is 177/92 mmHg. The patient’s physical examination is unremarkable. A portion of the patient’s telemetry strip is demonstrated below. Which of the following best describes the affected anatomic site that most likely resulted in this patient’s clinical symptoms?  


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