Smooth Muscle in the wall of the alimentary canal can contract to produce two types of movements
1. Churning: Churning Mixes substances in the canal
2. Peristalsis: Propels substances through the body.
mixing movements and propelling movements
Digestive System
The alimentary canal runs from the mouth to the anus.
What are the other names in medicine for the alimentary canal?
The alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
They are the same
Alimentary Canal
alimentary canal
mouth (oesophagus)
The alimentary canal or part of the alimentary canal usually the intestines and the stomach.
alimentary canal of roundworm is complete with a well devoloped muscular pharynx
I think alimentary canal is 9metre