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Physiology of Normal Swallow

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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.

Keywords

  • Swallowing
  • Feeding
  • Aerodigestive tract
  • Anatomy of swallowing
  • Physiology of swallowing
  • Swallowing-respiratory coordination
  • Deglutition

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    Corinne A. Jones

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  1. Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA

    MD J. Scott McMurray

  2. Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA

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  3. Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA

    Maia N. Braden

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Jones, C.A. (2020). Physiology of Normal Swallow. In: McMurray, J., Hoffman, M., Braden, M. (eds) Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric Voice and Swallowing Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26191-7_15

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