TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 7. Esophageal Motility A1 - Barrett, Kim E. PY - 2014 T2 - Gastrointestinal Physiology, 2e AB - Describe the functional anatomy of the esophagus and related structures, and their innervationUnderstand the roles played by the oral cavity, pharyngeal structures, and esophagus in transferring food from the mouth to the stomach during swallowingDiscuss how the contents of the respiratory and digestive systems are kept separateDefine the mechanisms and functions of primary and secondary esophageal peristalsisDescribe the roles played by the upper and lower esophageal sphincters in esophageal motilityUnderstand how the relaxation of these structures is coordinated with the swallowDescribe how the lower esophageal sphincter protects against reflux of gastric contentsUnderstand how belching occursDiscuss disease states in which esophageal motility and/or swallowing are abnormal SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57850585 ER -