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How long is the esophagus in the human digestive system?


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Alimentary canal:

  1. A muscular tube that runs from the mouth to the anus is called the alimentary canal.
  2. It concludes with food particle digestion.
  3. The digestive system consists of the mouth, food pipe, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and other organs.

Esophagus:

  1. The esophagus, also known as the food pipe, is a digestive organ that transports food particles to the stomach for digestion.
  2. It is situated ahead of the spinal column and directly behind the trachea and heart.
  3. The food pipe measures approximately 25 cm in length and 1.5 to 2 cm in width.

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