Anatom3DCervical oesophagus
Pars cervicalis oesophagi · Krční část jícnu
Digestive system
Looks like
The upper part of the gullet in the neck, a muscular tube behind the windpipe.
What it does
Carries swallowed food and drink down towards the stomach.
Keeping it well
Difficulty swallowing that worsens, food sticking or weight loss needs an endoscopy; something stuck with drooling needs emergency care.