Abstract
Swallowing is a complex physiologic function that involves precisely coordinated movements within the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus. This article reviews the anatomy, muscular control, and neurophysiological control of normal, healthy swallowing.
Keywords:
Anatomy; Deglutition; Dysphagia; Neurophysiology; Physiology; Swallowing.
Crown Copyright © 2013. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Brain / physiology
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Deglutition / physiology*
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Deglutition Disorders / physiopathology*
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Esophagus* / anatomy & histology
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Esophagus* / innervation
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Esophagus* / physiology
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Humans
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Mouth* / anatomy & histology
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Mouth* / innervation
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Mouth* / physiology
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Neural Pathways / physiology
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Peripheral Nervous System / physiology
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Pharynx* / anatomy & histology
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Pharynx* / innervation
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Pharynx* / physiology