After food is partially broken down by enzymes in the mouth, it moves through the throat, past the esophagus, and into the stomach for complete digestion. Learn about the anatomy of the throat and esophagus (pharynx, larynx, epiglottis, nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, and lower ...
The anatomy of the digestive tract causes food to be broken down as it travels through its muscular structures. Learn through an example how the parts of the throat, esophagus, and stomach break down and move food to the small intestine. ...
Overview of the muscles of the pharynx and related structures. Upper digestive tract (sagittal view) The pharynx, more commonly known as the throat, is a 12-14 cm, or 5 inch, long tube extending behind the nasal and oral cavities until the voice box (larynx) and the esophagus. Essenti...
Esophagus The esophagus is a muscular tube that goes from the throat, behind the windpipe, and to the stomach. Food gets pushed through the esophagus and into the stomach by a series of muscle contractions, called peristalsis. Just before the connection to the stomach, there's an important ri...
Esophagus The esophagus is a muscular tube that goes from the throat, behind the windpipe, and to the stomach. Food gets pushed through the esophagus and into the stomach by a series of muscle contractions, called peristalsis. Just before the connection to the stomach, there's an important ri...
3. Produce enzymes and other specialized cells to digest food. Digestive Process The digestive process involves several steps: 1. Mouth: As you chew and swallow, your tongue pushes food into your throat. 2. Esophagus: Food travels down a hollow tube called the esophagus. At the bottom, your...
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(superficial) layer. A stratified epithelium is found in areas likely to be subjected to abrasive activities or mechanical stresses, as multiple layers of cells are better able to resist the wear and tear (e.g., the skin, internal lining of the pharynx and esophagus). Cells in the basal ...
The pharynx is a part of the throat. It’s located behind the nose and mouth, and connects to the esophagus to help with breathing and digestion.
The mouth is a hollow cavity formed by the space between the lips, cheeks, tongue, hard and soft palates and the throat. Its external opening is located along the body's midline inferior to the nose and superior to the chin. The external opening of the mouth is usually much longer in ...