Tagged: Function of the esophagus
The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) to the stomach, allowing food and liquids to pass through during swallowing. It is part of the digestive system and is about 8...
GIT motility disorders refer to conditions where the muscles or nerves in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract don’t function properly. This leads to problems with food and waste moving through the digestive system.
The pharynx is a musculo-membranous tube that extends behind the nasal cavities, the mouth, and the larynx. The mucous membrane of the pharynx differs in its lining epithelium from one part to the other.