Oesophagus

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Oesophagus in the gastrointestinal system
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Oesophagus in the gastrointestinal system

The oesophagus (also spelt esophagus and œsophagus), also called the gullet, 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