There are 4 Phases to Eating and swallowing. Some phases involve voluntary actions, and some involve involuntary (reflexive) actions. Each phase requires timing and coordination on its own and in coordination with the other phases to ensure that food and drink get to the stomach safely. During the Oral Phase of the swallow the prepared food/drink (bolus) moves through the mouth. Read More ›
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Food for Thought: Pharyngeal – Phase III of a Normal Swallow
MUI Staff Spotlight: Randall Huber
Meet Investigative Agent, Randall Huber! Randall went to college at Bethel University in St. Paul Minnesota, where he earned degrees for his dual majors in psychology and history. He then completed the coursework towards a Master’s in Clinical Counseling at Malone University in Canton, Ohio. Read More ›
