The oral cavity and pharynx are anatomically separate but functionally integrated regions of
the head. The two regions are involved in complex motor responses that include feeding …

The tongue must move with remarkable speed and precision between multiple orofacial
motor behaviors that are executed virtually simultaneously. Our present understanding of …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) affects older and neurological patients, causing malnutrition
and dehydration and increasing the risk for aspiration pneumonia. There is evidence that …

As the work of Dr. Martin Donner has brought a clarity to understanding swallowing, so has
the work of various neuroscientists, including that of a Nobel Laureate, in providing us with a …

To date, the details of human sensory innervation to the pharynx and upper airway have not
been demonstrated. In this study, a single human oro‐and laryngopharynx obtained from …

Sensory nerves that supply mechanoreceptors in the mucosal lining of the oral cavity,
pharynx, and larynx provide the substrate for a variety of sensations. They are essential for …

Swallowing is a normal physiologic function that is often taken for granted. As humans, we
swallow an average of 500 times per day. 1 A normal swallow requires the precise …

The neurobiological study of swallowing and its dysfunction, defined as dysphagia, has
evolved over two centuries beginning with electrical stimulation applied directly to the …

With many exciting enhancements and robust online resources, the seventh edition of
Anatomy & Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing provides a solid foundation in …

The neurophysiological control of swallowing involves three functionally distinct divisions:
the oral preparatory phase, a pharyngolaryngeal phase and an esophageal phase. Both the …