The shape of muscles found in oesophagus which helps in peristaltic movement is............

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circular shape
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circular and longitudinal fibres
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The peristaltic movement is due to involuntary muscles found in the oesphagus wall so these muscles are made up of spindle shaped muscle cells.
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The esophagus has two sphincters, circular muscles that act like drawstrings in closing channels. Both sphincters normally remain closed except during the act of swallowing. The upper esophageal sphincter is located at the level of the cricoid cartilage (a single ringlike cartilage forming the lower...
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The esophagus has two sphincters, circular muscles that act like drawstrings in closing channels. Both sphincters normally remain closed except during the act of swallowing. The upper esophageal sphincter is located at the level of the cricoid cartilage (a single ringlike cartilage forming the lower part of the larynx wall). This sphincter is called the cricopharyngeus muscle. read less
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circular shape
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helps to prevent reflux of acidic stomach content.
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Its circular in shape
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Ring like circular shape
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