Oesophagus

Dissectible Me 5 minute anatomy by dissectibleme

May 29, 20266:05Science & Medicine

The oesophagus is a muscular tube linking the pharynx to the stomach. The muscles of the face and pharynx are skeletal and under somatic control, whereas the muscles of the stomach are smooth and autonomic. Where does th...

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