ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Esophagus: The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx (throat) to the stomach. The esophagus contracts as it moves food into the stomach. A “valve” called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is located just before the opening to the stomach.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pharynx-is the muscle-lined space that connects the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus (eating tube).

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary function of your esophagus is to carry food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach. When you swallow, food and liquid first move from your mouth to your throat (pharynx).

Detailed explanation-4: -The food pipe (oesophagus) is part of your digestive system. It is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. It lies behind the windpipe (trachea) and in front of the spine. At the top of the oesophagus there is a ring of muscle (sphincter).

Detailed explanation-5: -Esophagus (“food tube” that connects the mouth to the stomach) Stomach. Duodenum (upper part of the small intestine)