The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The muscles in the esophagus contract to move food and liquid from the mouth through the throat and down to the stomach.
Author:Christopher Hess
Medical Review:Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology
Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology
Last Updated: 04/18/2006
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