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Lower Esophageal Sphincter Sign Video

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Ring of muscle, at the distal end of the esophagus where it joins the stomach, that prevents food from re-entering the esophagus when the stomach contracts; cardiac sphincter.

Source: Shier, A., Butler, J., & Lewis, R. (2009). Hole's human anatomy & physiology. McGraw-Hill
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