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The esophagus is a narrow, muscular tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach. A sphincter at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach prevents reflux of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
Review Date: 07/28/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology,
Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System,
Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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