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Physiology of Normal Swallow
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Physiology of Normal Swallow

Corinne A. Jones
Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric Voice and Swallowing Disorders, pp.135-142
Springer Nature Switzerland
2020
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-26191-7_15

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Abstract

Swallowing is a complex and dynamic process, involving coordination between multiple sensorimotor systems. Anatomy relevant to swallowing and changes during typical development is reviewed. Swallowing is separated into four phases: (1) oral preparatory, (2) oral transport, (3) pharyngeal, and (4) esophageal, with both voluntary and reflex control. Finally, coordination between swallowing and respiration is briefly described. The intricate nature of swallowing allows for multiple disease processes and injuries to affect function, thus leading to dysphagia.
Aerodigestive tract Anatomy of swallowing Deglutition Feeding Physiology of swallowing Swallowing Swallowing-respiratory coordination

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