Esophageal Sphincter, Upper

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Esophageal Sphincter, Upper


The structure at the pharyngoesophageal junction consisting chiefly of the cricopharyngeus muscle. It normally occludes the lumen of the ESOPHAGUS, except during SWALLOWING.

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