The Oesophagus
An organ in the human body, connecting the throat to the stomach.
What is the function of the oesophagus?
The oesophagus is a 25-mm pipe or digestive organ, which connects the nose and mouth (also known as the pharynx) to the stomach, to digest food. The oesophagus is lined with a layer of muscle, which is able to peristalsis and push the food down into the stomach. The oesophagus is also able to become smaller (contract) or largen (expand) to allow food to come through.
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| Where the esophagus is located in the digestive system. |
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