What is the passage that connects the pharynx to the stomach?

The passage that connects the pharynx to the stomach is the esophagus. This muscular tube plays a critical role in the digestive system by transporting food from the throat (pharynx) down into the stomach after swallowing. It functions through coordinated muscle contractions known as peristalsis, which push the food downwards despite the force of gravity. This pathway is essential for the proper functioning of digestion, as it facilitates the movement of consumed substances from the upper part of the digestive tract to the stomach where further processing occurs.

The trachea, although it is also located in the throat area, serves as the airway to the lungs and is not involved in the passage of food. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine where digestion continues after the stomach, and the urethra is involved in the expulsion of urine from the body, making them unrelated to the transport of food from the pharynx to the stomach.