Gastroesophageal reflux - series

Normal anatomy

The esophagus is a narrow, muscular tube that 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.

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Gastroesophageal reflux - series

Review Date: 04/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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Normal anatomy

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