Normal swallowing consists of a set of physiologic behaviors which result in food, liquid or
other substances moving safely and efficiently from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagic …

We present durational data on normal oral-pharyngeal swallows in adults obtained using
ultrasound imaging. The effects of normal aging on the oral-pharyngeal phase of swallowing …

In an effort to evaluate the effect of normal aging on oropharyngeal events of swallowing, 80
normal volunteers, stratified by gender into four age groups, were studied. Liquid and …

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The aims of this study were to evaluate and quantify the timing of events associated with the
oral and pharyngeal phases of liquid swallows. For this purpose, we recorded 0–20 ml …

Background/Aims Deglutitive tongue biomechanics are complex, involving bolus
containment, loading, and propulsion. This study aimed to quantify the modulation of …

The effect of radiation on speech and swallowing function was assessed for 18 patients
surgically treated for oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Nine patients received surgical …

The “mouthfeel” of food products is a key factor in our perception of food quality and in our
appreciation of food products. Extensive research has been performed on what determines …

In this study the authors used ultrasound to demonstrate characteristic internal actions of the
tongue during suckling. Its medial portion, into which the genioglossus is inserted, moves in …

This study applied submental ultrasonography (SUS) to measure changes in dysphagic
stroke patients' tongue thickness and hyoid bone displacement when swallowing 5 mL of …