International Journal of Physiology
Open Access
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 1

Recent Concepts in Physiology of Deglutition - A Review

  • Author:
  • Neha Koshal1, Sachin Mittal2, Mukesh Kumar3, Vidhi Vinayak2
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 41 to 43

1Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Indraprastha Dental College & Hospital, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

2Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College & Research Centre, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

3Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College & Research Centre, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Online published on 6 March, 2013.

Abstract

Food is the necessity of life for which the man spends his livelihood. Enjoying good food gives pleasure to all. However there are many signs and symptoms of diseases which cause dysphagia. Thus it becomes very important for a physician to understand the physiology of deglutition.

Keywords

Food, Deglutition, Swallowing