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- Esophagus - Wikipedia
The esophagus is a fibromuscular tube, about 25 cm (10 in) long in adult humans, that travels behind the trachea and heart, passes through the diaphragm, and empties into the uppermost region of the stomach During swallowing, the epiglottis tilts backwards to prevent food from going down the larynx and lungs
- Overview of the Esophagus - Digestive Disorders - Merck . . .
The esophagus is the hollow tube that leads from the throat (pharynx) to the stomach Food does not just fall through the esophagus into the stomach The walls of the esophagus propel food to the stomach by rhythmic waves of muscular contractions called peristalsis
- Esophagus: Function and Associated Conditions - Verywell Health
The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach The esophagus runs through the middle of the chest cavity and has two circular muscles called sphincters that open and close the ends
- Esophagus Disorders - MedlinePlus
The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot, or too cold
- Esophagus | Structure, Function Muscles | Britannica
Esophagus, relatively straight muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach The esophagus can contract or expand to allow for the passage of food
- What Happens at the Esophagus? Understanding Esophagus . . .
At its core, the esophagus is a muscular tube approximately 8 to 10 inches long, stretching from the throat (pharynx) to the stomach It traverses the thoracic cavity, passing behind the trachea and heart, through the diaphragm, and into the abdominal cavity
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