Upper esophageal sphincter

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The upper esophageal sphincter (UES) refers to the superior portion of the esophagus.

Unlike the lower esophageal sphincter, it is comprised of striated muscle and is under conscious control. The primary muscle of the UES is the cricopharyngeus portion of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor.[1]

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