Esophagus

✨ Overview

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) to the stomach, serving as a vital passageway for food and liquids. Though simple in structure, it performs a complex coordination of muscular contractions called peristalsis, ensuring that swallowed material moves efficiently toward the stomach for digestion. The esophagus also plays a protective role, preventing reflux of acidic stomach contents back into the throat.