Difference between Oesophagus and Trachea
No. |
Oesophagus |
Trachea |
1. | Oesophagus refers to the muscular tube which is a part of digestive system and runs along the neck and chest, when we swallow food it passes to oesophagus. | Trachea refers a large airway, bony tube which connects the nose and mouth to the lungs, it is a part of respiratory system. |
2. | Oesophagus is also known for food pipe. | Trachea is also known for wind pipe. |
3. | Oesophagus is a part of digestive system. | Trachea is a part of respiratory system. |
4. | Oesophagus is usually 25 cm long. | Trachea is usually 10 to 11 cm long. |
5. | The oesophagus is the connection between mouth and stomach. | The trachea is the connection between upper airway and lungs. |
6. | Opening of oesophagus is protected with the help of two sphincters. | Opening of trachea is protected with the help of epiglottis. |
7. | Oesophagus is made up of three parts and are cervical part, thoracic part, and abdominal part. | Trachea is made up of two parts and are cervical part and thoracic part. |