![Esophagus and stomach anatomy Esophagus and stomach anatomy](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/images/ency/fullsize/8756.jpg)
Overview
Food is swallowed and passes through the esophagus to the stomach, where the majority of digestion takes place.
Review Date 3/31/2024
Updated by: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Aria - Jefferson Health Torresdale, Jefferson Digestive Diseases Network, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.