Healthy cardia, endoscopic view. The cardia is the junction between the oesophagus (gullet) and the stomach. It controls the passage of ingested food
Healthy cardia, endoscopic view. The cardia is the junction between the oesophagus (gullet) and the stomach. It controls the passage of ingested food and liquid into the stomach through a muscular ring known as the lower oesophageal sphincter (centre).
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