How to tell the difference between the trachea and the esophagus other than their relative location?
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How to tell the difference between the trachea and the esophagus other than their relative location?
The Trachea and Esophagus
The trachea and esophagus are both hollow tubes that run through the region of the neck. The trachea is anterior to the esophagus. The trachea is a portion of the respiratory tract while the esophagus is a portion of the GI tract.
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View this answerThere are many ways to tell the difference between the two. The most obvious is where they lead to. The esophagus leads to the stomach while the...
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Chapter 9 / Lesson 2After food is partially broken down by enzymes in the mouth, it moves through the throat, past the esophagus, and into the stomach for complete digestion. Learn about the anatomy of the throat and esophagus (pharynx, larynx, epiglottis, nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, and lower esophageal sphincter), deglutition, and the importance of peristalsis.