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the superior esophageal sphincter is also called the ______ sphincter. pharyngoesophageal laryngoesophageal cardioesophageal
The superior esophageal sphincter is located at the junction of the pharynx and esophagus. The term "pharyngoesophageal" refers to the relationship between the pharynx and esophagus. The laryngoesophageal term is not the standard name for this sphincter. The cardioesophageal junction is related to the lower part of the esophagus near the heart (cardia of the stomach), not the superior sphincter.
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