Esophagus

Picture of the esophagus

The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. When you eat or drink, food and liquids travel from your mouth through the throat and esophagus into your stomach.

Current as of: April 15, 2020

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology

Current as of: April 15, 2020

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology

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