Oesophagus

Synonyms

esophagus

Description

The esophagus (oesophagus) is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach. During swallowing, food passes from the mouth through the pharynx into the esophagus and travels via peristalsis to the stomach. In humans the esophagus is continuous with the laryngeal part of the pharynx at the level of the C6 vertebra [Source: Wikipedia].

Structure

Changes associated with this tissue

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