Question

name the sphincter muscle that is found between the oesophagus and the stomach what is the function of this muscle?

Answer 1

cardiac sphincter. allows food to pass slowly into the stomach

Answer 2

Answer:

They keep food and secretions from going down the windpipe. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a bundle of muscles at the low end of the esophagus, where it meets the stomach. When the LES is closed, it prevents acid and stomach contents from traveling backwards from the stomach.