Oesophagus
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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 |
Mouth • Tongue • Salivary gland • Pharynx • Esophagus • Stomach • Pancreas • Gallbladder • Liver • Intestines: Small intestine (Duodenum • Jejunum • Ileum) • Large intestine (Cecum • Colon • Rectum) Anus |