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Esophagus
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The esophagus or oesophagus is an organ in vertebrates through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach. The esophagus is a fibromuscular tube, about 25 cm
The esophagus is constricted in three places.[inconsistent]
The esophagus is constricted in three places.[inconsistent]
H&E stain of a biopsy of the normal esophageal wall, showing the wall's stratified squamous epithelium
H&E stain of a biopsy of the normal esophageal wall, showing the wall's stratified squamous epithelium
Histological section of the gastroesophageal junction, with a black arrow indicating the junction
Histological section of the gastroesophageal junction, with a black arrow indicating the junction
A mass seen during an endoscopy and an ultrasound of the mass conducted during the endoscopy session
A mass seen during an endoscopy and an ultrasound of the mass conducted during the endoscopy session
Epiglottis
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The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food and water from entering the trachea and the lungs. It stays open during breathing, allowing air into the larynx. During swallowing
Esophagus
…that travels behind the trachea and heart, passes through the diaphragm, and empties into the uppermost region of the stomach. During swallowing, the epiglottis tilts backwards to prevent food from going down the larynx and lungs. The word esophagus is from Ancient Greek οἰσοφάγος (oisophágos), from οἴσω (oísō…
A high rising epiglottis (with forward-facing anterior surface being visible)
A high rising epiglottis (with forward-facing anterior surface being visible)
Structures of the larynx as viewed during laryngoscopy. The leaf-like epiglottis is shown as number '3'. Other structures: 1=vocal folds, 2=vestibular
Structures of the larynx as viewed during laryngoscopy. The leaf-like epiglottis is shown as number '3'. Other structures: 1=vocal folds, 2=vestibular fold, 3=epiglottis, 4=plica aryepiglottica, 5=arytenoid cartilage, 6=sinus piriformis, 7=dorsum of the tongue.