Abstract
Key anatomic and physiologic features that play an important role in normal and abnormal swallowing in the adult are described. Highlighted topics include the neurologic afferent and efferent control mechanisms, the effect of stroke on these mechanisms, and the upper and lower esophageal sphincters.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aging / physiology*
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Animals
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Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications
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Deglutition / physiology*
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Deglutition Disorders / etiology
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Deglutition Disorders / physiopathology*
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Esophagogastric Junction / anatomy & histology*
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Esophagogastric Junction / physiology*
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Geriatric Assessment
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Humans