deglutition
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The suprahyoid muscles raise the hyoid bone, the floor of the mouth, and the larynx during deglutition.
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At this point, deglutition apnea takes place, which means that breathing ceases for a very brief time.
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Describe the three processes involved in the esophageal phase of deglutition.
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Although this sounds quick and effortless, deglutition is, in fact, a complex process that involves both the skeletal muscle of the tongue and the muscles of the pharynx and esophagus.
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"Mine host" made sundry equivocal contortions of the countenance, and practised by anticipation several downward motions of the muscles of deglutition, and then swallowed the enormous potation without a groan.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion by Caruthers, William A. (Alexander)
