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
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- Date: Aug 30, 2024
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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