Swallowing Flashcards
1
Q
Mastication
A
Preparation of food for swallow
2
Q
Deglutition
A
swallowing
3
Q
Dysphagia
A
disorders of swallowing at any stage in the process
4
Q
Bolus
A
Liquid or solid mass of food
5
Q
Cricopharyngeus (CP)
A
The component of the inferior constrictor involved in the upper esophageal sphincter
6
Q
Pharyngoesophageal Segment (PES)
A
Upper esophageal sphincter, immediate esophageal region and immediate pharyngeal region
7
Q
Rooting reflex
A
orienting toward direction of tactile contact of the mouth region
8
Q
Sucking Reflex
A
The roof of the mouth is touched with something to trigger sucking
