How the Esophagus Moves Food to Your Stomach: Understanding Peristalsis

The esophagus does use muscles to move food to the stomach. These muscles are arranged in layers and contract in a coordinated fashion to create a wave-like motion called peristalsis. Peristalsis propels food down the esophagus and into the stomach. Muscles can move food to your stomach.

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