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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 - The Merck Manuals
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 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
- What Happens at the Esophagus? Understanding Esophagus Function in the . . .
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
- 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
- A Guide to Your Esophagus: Functions and Related Conditions
The esophagus, a muscular tube, moves food from your throat to your stomach Conditions like GERD and esophagitis affect swallowing and digestion
- The Digestive Process: How Does the Esophagus Work?
Your esophagus is an important part of your digestive system and your digestive tract Your digestive tract is a series of hollow organs that carry food from your mouth to your anus
- Esophagus - Structure, Function Location
The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports food and liquids from the pharynx to the stomach It is part of the upper gastrointestinal tract and plays a central role in the swallowing process
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