- It starts from the pharynx to the stomach. The pharynx is present behind the trachea.
- Food/bolus is pushed through the esophagus into the stomach by means of a series of contractions called peristalsis. These contractions occur in the muscles in its wall.
- There is no digestion in this part.
- It is also called as gullet.
- The opening of the esophagus into the stomach is regulated by a muscular sphincter called gastro-esophageal sphincter.