Summary | The throat

Summary The throat is the connection between mouth or nose and the trachea or esophagus. It is a 12-15 cm long muscle tube that serves to transport air and food. The soft palate and the epiglottis serve as important auxiliary structures to coordinate the way from the mouth to the lungs or stomach.The pharynx is … Summary | The throat

Function | Esophagus – anatomy, function and diseases

Function The swallowing process The main task of the esophagus is to transport the ingested food into the stomach. In the mouth, humans can still control the swallowing process voluntarily, but from the throat onwards, the transport of food proceeds involuntarily (reflex-like) via a complicated sequence of centrally (brain-related) controlled muscle functions. The longitudinal muscle … Function | Esophagus – anatomy, function and diseases

Esophagitis | Esophagus – anatomy, function and diseases

Esophagitis An oesophagitis describes in a narrower sense the inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the esophagus. Mostly the lower third is affected. Classically, those affected complain of heartburn and belching, sometimes also of difficulty swallowing and breathing. There are various causes of esophagitis, the most common being the passage of gastric acid from … Esophagitis | Esophagus – anatomy, function and diseases

Pain in the esophagus while eating | Esophagus – anatomy, function and diseases

Pain in the esophagus while eating A distinction must be made between oesophageal pain caused by eating and the time at which the pain occurs. The pain of the entire esophagus can appear at any point between the upper neck and the lower sternum. If a stabbing pain occurs during swallowing, a narrowing of the … Pain in the esophagus while eating | Esophagus – anatomy, function and diseases

Adam’s apple

Definition “Adam’s apple” is the name for the section of the larynx in the middle of the neck that is particularly prominent and easy to feel, especially in men. In most men the Adam’s apple is clearly visible at the front of the neck and moves up and down when swallowing and speaking. The Adam’s … Adam’s apple

Violation | Adam’s apple

Violation Minor injuries to the Adam’s apple or trachea usually do not require treatment, as they heal by themselves. Serious injuries can be caused by an external trauma (e.g., a knock on the edge of the hand) or a traffic accident can trigger the larynx or trachea. This can lead to a possibly life-threatening narrowing … Violation | Adam’s apple

Epiglottis

Definition The medical term for the epiglottis is epiglottis. The epiglottis is a cartilaginous closure device covered with mucous membrane. It closes the windpipe during the act of swallowing and guides food and liquids into the esophagus. The epiglottis lies directly above the larynx and functions here like a lid. Anatomy The epiglottis is made … Epiglottis