Overview
The esophagus is the hollow, muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. It is part of the digestive system and is located between the windpipe (trachea) and the spine. In adults, the esophagus is about 10 inches long. Esophageal cancer usually originates in the lining of the esophagus (called the mucosa) and can develop in the upper, middle, or lower section of the organ.
Click here for image enlargement.
...Read the full article
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Overview
1 post • Page 1 of 1
To quickly access health information from your website's browser, download
Powered by phpBB ©
|
||||||
