About this episode

This episode discusses the anatomy and function of the oesophagus and its connection to the pharynx and stomach.

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 this change happen?

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