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Esophagus

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
Associate Editor Terrina Vail
Primary Medical Reviewer Patrice Burgess, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Peter J. Kahrilas, MD
- Gastroenterology
Last Updated April 18, 2006

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Last Updated: April 18, 2006
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