esophagus
Description
The muscular tube in the neck and chest through which food passes from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach.
Esophageal means referring to or having to do with the esophagus, as in esophageal cancer.
Also called the gullet.
The muscular tube in the neck and chest through which food passes from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach.
Esophageal means referring to or having to do with the esophagus, as in esophageal cancer.
Also called the gullet.