Esophagus

Overview:

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach, serving as the passage for food and liquids. It is composed of cervical, thoracic, and abdominal segments and moves swallowed material via coordinated muscular contractions. Understanding esophageal function is essential for assessing and managing feeding/swallowing disorders.

‍

‍

Sources:

Gurala, Deepika, Anusha Polavarapu, John Philipose, et al. “Physiology, Esophagus.” StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing, (2022). 

Wilkinson, John M., Don C. Codipilly, and Robert P. Wilfahrt. “Dysphagia: Evaluation and Collaborative Management.” American Family Physician 103, no. 2 (2021). Link