ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The esophagus (say: ih-SOF-eh-guss) is like a stretchy pipe that’s about 10 inches (25 centimeters) long. It moves food from the back of your throat to your stomach. But also at the back of your throat is your windpipe, which allows air to come in and out of your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -By endoscopy, the usual length of on adult essphagus is measured as 40 cm from the incisor to the point where mucosal change occurs5–6), but the esophageal length varies from one person to another according to physical status.

Detailed explanation-3: -The oesophagus (gullet) is part of the digestive system, which is sometimes called the gastro-intestinal tract (GI tract). The oesophagus is a muscular tube. It connects your mouth to your stomach.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your esophagus is a hollow, muscular tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. Muscles in your esophagus propel food down to your stomach. One of the most common symptoms of esophagus problems is heartburn, a burning sensation in the middle of your chest.

Detailed explanation-5: -esophagus, also spelled oesophagus, 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.