Esophagus
Of passage, alimentary canal and muscular structure. May also be referred to as gorge, gullet and oesophagus.
The passage between the pharynx and the stomach.
This concept's ID is @1~30161
Contains
- epicardia
The short part of the esophagus extending downward from the diaphragm to the stomach.
- cardiac sphincter
The valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach; the physiological...