Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology

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Introduction

The oesophagus (or gullet) is a muscular tube which transports food from the pharynx to the stomach. A bolus of food is passed down the oesophagus by peristalsis.

The oesophagus is devided into cevical, thoracic and abdominal sections.


Functional Anatomy

Histology

Species Differences

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