Oesophagus

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Oesophagus in the gastrointestinal system
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Oesophagus in the gastrointestinal system

Oesophagus (British spelling) or Esophagus (American spelling) is the part of the gastrointestinal system between the mouth and the stomach.

The oesophagus is lined with muscle. This muscle pushes the food bolus (ball) down into the stomach.

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Gastrointestinal system
MouthTongueSalivary glandPharynxEsophagusStomachPancreasGallbladderLiverIntestines: Small intestine (DuodenumJejunumIleum) • Large intestine (CecumColonRectum) Anus