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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