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Average diameter of esophagus in an adult in normal case is (± SD) of 1.50±0.37 cm.

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The American Journal of Digestive Diseases

September 1969, Volume 14, Issue 9, pp 611-618

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How long is a childs esophagus?

The length of the esophagus is determined by a person's age and height.


What does the esophagus look like?

The esophagus is a long, muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It is about 10 inches long and is typically pink in color. The inner lining is made of mucous membrane, and the muscle layers help propel food down to the stomach through a series of contractions known as peristalsis.


What are two ways to differentiate between the trachea and esophagus?

First, the trachea is part of the respiratory system while the esophagus is part of the digestive system of human and some of the animals. Second, the trachea is the tube in air-breathing vertibrates that conducts air from the throat to the bronchi. It is commonly called windpipe and is made up of numerous cartilaginous half rings which is adjacent to the esophagus. Lying in front of the esophagus. While esophagus, a mascular tube about 10 inches long passes behind the trachea and the heart. The passage down which food moves between the throat and the stomach. In short, trachea is where the air passes while esophagus is where the food passes.


How quickly does food move through your esophagus?

Food typically moves through the esophagus at a rate of about 1 inch per second. However, the speed can vary depending on factors such as the type of food, how well it is chewed, and individual anatomy.


Does the trachea is posterior to the esophagus and superior to the larynx?

The Larynx is anatomically slightly anterior, or in front of, the esophagus. Larynx ( also called as VOICE BOX ) is anterior to esophagus.

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