esophagus

The esophagus is a tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach.

When we eat, our food goes down through the esophagus and into the stomach where it's digested. The word "esophagus" might sound fancy, but it's just a normal part of how our bodies work. You might not think about it often, but without the esophagus, eating would be much harder. Some people even have surgeries on their esophagus if they have problems with swallowing or stomach issues. Doctors and medical students learn all about the esophagus in school because it's such a vital part of our digestive system.