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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.


Body parts

Jícen | Spiserør | Speiseröhre | Esophagus | Esófago | Ezofago | Œsophage | Esofago | ושט | Stemplė | Хранопровод | Slokdarm | 食道 | Spiserør | Przełyk | Esófago | Пищевод человека | Ezofagu | Pažerák | Једњак | Ruokatorvi | Matstrupe | 食道

 

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