Trachea and Esophagus: Structure, Functions, and Common Disorders

Trachea and Esophagus: Structure, Functions, and Common Disorders

Introduction The human body depends on several connected systems to stay alive and healthy. Two important tubes in the neck and chest support breathing and digestion every second. These structures work side by side but serve very different purposes. The trachea and esophagus help air reach the lungs and food reach the stomach without confusion …