2007-01-14 22:37:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
It is too complex a process to say exactly how many muscles are involved. I would suggest you read this excellent article dealing with normal swallowing physiology:
2007-01-14 23:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by Albertan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
swallowing is under voluntary control, the tongue propels the bolus of food (chewed up food) into the pharynx. Coordinated voluntary movement of the pharyngeal muscles allows food into the upper esophagus. Once inside the esophagus, the food is propelled towards the stomach via a peristaltic wave.
2007-01-15 06:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by Linda J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miles too many when you have a sore throat!!!
Cannot be bothered to follow all the links on the website - but use Wiki - at least it is in language you can swallow easily!
2007-01-15 14:11:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thousands your face and neck are made up of loads of small muscles
2007-01-15 06:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot less than spitting..
2007-01-15 06:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by lion of judah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/voice/anatomy.html
http://www.csuchico.edu/~pmccaff/syllabi/SPPA342/342unit3.html
2007-01-15 07:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by texan_mailman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋