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Tertiary contractions of the esophagus are disorganized non-propulsive contractions of the smooth muscle of the esophageal wall. They are frequently seen during fluoroscopic evaluation in the course of a barium meal, specially in older patients.
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Is peristalsis what involves muscle contractions that move food through the esophagus?
yes
How is food moved along the asophagus?
the asophagus by, the muscles in the (Gullet) by contractions in the gullet. i think ?
Muscular wave -like movement to transport food through the digestive system?
Where is the frogs esophagus located?
Movement of food from oral cavity to stomach.Helps them swallow their food.Swallows the food.it moves food toward the stomach by muscular peristaltic contractions and by the beating of cilia that line its internal surface.The function of a frog's esophagus is to transfer food down to the frogs stomach.the frogs esophagus is where food goes through before entering the stomach.the frogs esophagus moves food to the stomach by way of cilia.
Does the trachea is posterior to the esophagus and superior to the larynx?
The Larynx is anatomically slightly anterior, or in front of, the esophagus. Larynx ( also called as VOICE BOX ) is anterior to esophagus.
The rhythmic contractions of the esophagus are called what?
Peristalsis is the term for the rhythmic contractions of the esophagus. These wavelike contractions move food toward the stomach.
What is the muscular contractions of the esophagus?
peristalsis.
It is an abnormal co?
It is an abnormal contraction of the esophagus, like a muscle spasm, but in your esophagus. Your esophagus contracts by muscle contractions, so this may be a cause
What term describes the involumtary muscle contractions of the esophagus?
Peristalsis
What process involves muscle contractions that move food through the esophagus molecules?
Different types of muscle contractions
Contractions that push food through the esophagus into the stomach is?
Peristalsis I think...
What is peristaltic movement and how does it function in the esophagus?
The peristaltic movements are muscle contractions and its function on the esophagus is to push food down into the stomach and prevent it from going back into the esophagus.
Is peristalsis what involves muscle contractions that move food through the esophagus?
yes
Contractions known as what squeeze food through the length of the esophagus into the stomach?
peristalsis
Why can humans drink upside down?
peristalsis concentric contractions of the muscles in your esophagus
How Describing the esophagus?
The esophagus is the part of the digestive system between the mouth and the stomach. It facilitates the transfer of food from the mouth to the stomach by initiating rhythmic contractions.
What mixes with food and helps it to move through the esophagus?
muscular contractions
