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Esophagus: Anatomy, Function & Conditions - Cleveland Clinic
What is the esophagus? The esophagus is the hollow, muscular tube that passes food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. It functions as part of your digestive system.

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.

Esophageal Disorders: Symptoms, Types & Risks
Esophageal disorders keep your esophagus from working as it should. GERD is the most common. Symptoms include chest pain, indigestion and heartburn.

Esophagus: Anatomy, sphincters, arteries, veins, nerves | Kenhub
This article describes the anatomy of the esophagus. Click here to learn more about its sphincters, arteries, veins, and nerves at Kenhub!

Esophagus Disorders - MedlinePlus
You esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. Esophagus problems include GERD (reflux), cancer, esophagitis, and spasms. Learn about symptoms and treatments.

Esophagitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
An inflamed, sore esophagus can make it hard to swallow and can cause chest pain when you eat. Find out what causes this condition and your options for treatment.

Esophageal cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The esophagus is a long, hollow tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus helps move swallowed food from the back of the throat to the stomach to be digested.

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.

Anatomy of the Esophagus - SEER Training
The esophagus lies posterior to the trachea and the heart and passes through the mediastinum and the hiatus, an opening in the diaphragm, in its descent from the thoracic to the abdominal cavity. The esophagus has no serosal layer; tissue around the esophagus is called adventitia.

Esophagus: Function and Associated Conditions - Verywell Health
Learn about the function and anatomy of the esophagus. Plus, get information on associated conditions, such as GERD, esophagitis, and acid reflux.

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