The Esophagus is a muscular tube, about 25 cm long that lies posterior to the trachea. The esophagus begins at…
The stomach is a J-shaped organ of the GI tract inferior to the diaphragm. The stomach connects the esophagus to…
Here are the ways how digestion takes place in mouth to the esophagus- A) IN MOUTH- Mechanical digestion in the…
Digestion in the stomach takes place by the action of various enzymes and the movements, which are as follows- As…
Teeth are accessory digestive organs located in sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. The alveolar processes…
The tongue is an accessory digestive organ composed of skeletal muscle, it forms the floor of the oral…
A salivary gland releases a secretion called saliva into the oral cavity. Saliva is secreted to keep the mucous membranes…
The peritoneum is the largest serous membrane of the body, it consists of a layer of simple squamous epithelium with…
The mouth is also known as the oral or buccal cavity is formed by the lips-anteriorly, oropharynx- posteriorly cheeks-laterally, hard and soft…
The wall of the GI tract from the esophagus to the anal canal has four-layer from deep to superficial, are…