Synonyms Pharynx, esophageal opening Introduction The esophagus is on average 25-30 cm long in adults. It is a muscle tube that connects the oral cavity and the stomach and is mainly responsible for the transport of food after ingestion. from the larynx to the diaphragm Cricoid cartilage quantity Aortic stenosis (end of the abdominal artery) … 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
Pain in the esophagus Various diseases in the area of the esophagus can lead to pain. Depending on the location of the disease at the esophagus, the pain is projected further up or down the esophagus in the area behind the sternum. Often, pain in the esophagus is caused by reflux esophagitis (heartburn). In this … Pain in the esophagus | Esophagus – anatomy, function and diseases
Esophagus burnt A burnt oesophagus is a rare clinical picture, since the shying away from too hot food is a reflex that is already found in children. Therefore, a bite that is too hot or a liquid that is too hot is usually not put into the mouth at all.However, if this is still the … Esophagus burnt | 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 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
