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  1. Physiology, Swallowing - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jul 24, 2023 · The process of swallowing, also known as deglutition, involves the movement of substances from the mouth (oral cavity) to the stomach via the pharynx and esophagus.

  2. Stages of swallowing (deglutition) - Kenhub

    Oct 30, 2023 · Anatomy and function of the main organs of the digestive system. Swallowing, or deglutition, is a complex reflex mechanism by which food is pushed from the oral cavity into the …

  3. Swallowing - Wikipedia

    Swallowing, also called deglutition or inglutition[1] in scientific and medical contexts, is a physical process of an animal 's digestive tract (e.g. that of a human body) that allows for an ingested …

  4. Anatomy and Physiology of Swallowing - Physiopedia

    Deglutition, or swallowing, refers to the movement of liquids or solids from the mouth to the stomach via the pharynx and oesophagus. Swallowing starts to develop in utero from around 15 weeks …

  5. Understanding Deglutition: The Complex Phases of Swallowing

    Nov 20, 2025 · Swallowing, or deglutition, is a remarkably complex physiological process that seamlessly transitions from conscious initiation to an intricate series of involuntary muscular actions.

  6. Swallowing | Physiology, Anatomy & Processes | Britannica

    swallowing, the act of passing food from the mouth, by way of the pharynx (or throat) and esophagus, to the stomach. Three stages are involved in swallowing food. The first begins in the mouth. There, …

  7. What Are the 4 Stages of Swallowing? - Biology Insights

    Aug 19, 2025 · Swallowing, also known as deglutition, is a complex physiological process that moves food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. This intricate action involves the precise control of …

  8. Deglutition - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    The deglutition is the act of swallowing, whether foods, beverages or saliva, and is composed of three phases: the oral, pharyngeal and esophageal phases. The oral phase aims at transporting the food …

  9. DEGLUTITION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Deglutition comes to us from the French word déglutition, which is derived from the Latin verb deglutire, meaning "to swallow down." "Deglutire," in turn, derives from de- and glutire, a verb meaning "to …

  10. Deglutition | definition of deglutition by Medical dictionary

    The three stages of deglutition: First stage, voluntary lip closure and tooth approximation. Second stage, involuntary peristalsis carries the bolus of food down the esophagus; the nasal passage and …