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    oesophagus
    /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/

    noun

    • 1. the part of the alimentary canal which connects the throat to the stomach. In humans and other vertebrates it is a muscular tube lined with mucous membrane.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EsophagusEsophagus - Wikipedia

    The esophagus is a fibromuscular tube, about 25 cm (10 in) long in adults, 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.

  3. biologydictionary.net › esophagusEsophagus - Definition and Function | Biology Dictionary

    Apr 27, 2017 · The esophagus (or oesophagus) is a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach or intestines. Learn about its structure, function, and variations in different animals, with a quiz and diagrams.

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  5. teachmeanatomy.info › abdomen › gi-tractThe Oesophagus - Location - Sphincters - TeachMeAnatomy

    Apr 21, 2024 · The oesophagus is a fibromuscular tube that transports food from the pharynx to the stomach. Learn about its structure, location, sphincters, anatomical relations and vascular supply with diagrams and dissection images.

  6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyEsophagus: Anatomy, Function & Conditions - Cleveland Clinic

    Aug 4, 2021 · Learn about the esophagus, a hollow, muscular tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. Find out about common problems and disorders that affect the esophagus, such as acid reflux, GERD, achalasia and esophageal cancer.

  7. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryEsophagus: Anatomy, sphincters, arteries, veins, nerves | Kenhub

    Aug 30, 2023 · Learn about the esophagus (oesophagus), a 25 cm long fibromuscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. Find out its anatomy, sphincters, blood supply, innervation, and related structures.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOESOPHAGUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Oesophagus is the UK spelling of esophagus, the tube in the body that takes food from the mouth to the stomach. Learn how to say oesophagus and oesophagi, and see translations in other languages.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › oesophagusOESOPHAGUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Oesophagus definition: the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet. See examples of OESOPHAGUS used in a sentence.