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phases of swallowing (Pharyngeal phase (involuntary + voluntary components…
phases of swallowing (
Pharyngeal phase ,
Oral prep phase ,
Oral phase ,
Pre- oral preparatory phase ,
OESOPHAGEAL phase -
begins = with the bolus entering the UES ends = bolus reaching the LES/ opening of the stomach
-bolus moves through the oesophagus via peristalsis
- bolus transit = 8- 20secs
- oesophaguas = 23- 25 cm long
)