Esophageal Sphincter, Upper (Upper Esophageal Sphincter)

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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