Esophageal Stage Flashcards
1
Q
UES closes again
A
Cricopharyngeus relaxes to closed position
2
Q
Everything has started to relax
A
Epiglottis turning up again
Hyoid and larynx descend
3
Q
VF abducted
A
Posterior cricoarytenoid
4
Q
Breathing
A
Restarts
5
Q
Stripping wave
A
Continues down into esophagus, pushing bolus along