is the tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. On its way through 3 regions: cervical esophagus
:
Right in front of the vertebral bodies of the last cervical vertebrae
thoracic esophagus:
crosses the chest to reach the diaphragm
abdominal esophagus:
is a small portion passes through the diaphragm and ends leading to the stomach. In the terminal portion lies the cardia sphincter smooth muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach.
:
Right in front of the vertebral bodies of the last cervical vertebrae
thoracic esophagus:
crosses the chest to reach the diaphragm
abdominal esophagus:
is a small portion passes through the diaphragm and ends leading to the stomach. In the terminal portion lies the cardia sphincter smooth muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach.
> picture taken from http://www.uvs.sld.cu/profesores/supercursos/plonearticlemultipage.2006-04-03.3815988329/capas-musculares-del-esofago/2006- 04-03.0911520607/fss_get/image
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