Esophagus Tissue

The esophagus is a complex part of the body with many cooperative layers which perform different functions.

Esophagus tissue. Non keratinized stratified squamous epithelial tissue makes up the majority of the mucosa layer and provides protection to the esophagus from rough food particles and acid from the nearby. The esophagus runs behind the windpipe trachea and heart and in front of the spine. Taken together the muscularis mucosa the submucosa and the connective tissue create a vital structure which renews itself regularly through mitosis in order to keep the body nourished. The mucosa is a stratified squamous epithelium of around three layers of squamous cells which contrasts to the single layer of columnar cells of.

The wall of the esophagus from the lumen outwards consists of mucosa submucosa connective tissue layers of muscle fibers between layers of fibrous tissue and an outer layer of connective tissue. It consists of muscles that run both longitudinally and circularly entering into the abdominal cavity via the right crus of the diaphragm at the level of the tenth thoracic vertebrae. It actively facilitates the passage of the food bolus. The esophagus is under involuntary control so humans do not have a conscious control over its functions.

Esophagus anterior view the esophagus oesophagus is a 25 cm long fibromuscular tube extending from the pharynx c6 level to the stomach t11 level. It is the primary mode of transport of ingested food or liquids from the mouth to the stomach for chemical breakdown. Esophagus tissue is the tissue that forms the lining of the esophagus the long tube that is connected to the pharynx at the top end and to the stomach at the bottom end.