Esophageal Stage Flashcards

1
Q

UES closes again

A

Cricopharyngeus relaxes to closed position

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2
Q

Everything has started to relax

A

Epiglottis turning up again

Hyoid and larynx descend

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3
Q

VF abducted

A

Posterior cricoarytenoid

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4
Q

Breathing

A

Restarts

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5
Q

Stripping wave

A

Continues down into esophagus, pushing bolus along

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