The Effect of Bolus Volume on Hyoid Kinematics in Healthy Swallowing

Hyoid movement in swallowing is biomechanically linked to closure of the laryngeal vestibule for airway protection and to opening of the upper esophageal sphincter. Studies suggest that the range of hyoid movement is highly variable in the healthy population. However, other aspects of hyoid movement...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Nagy, Sonja M. Molfenter, Melanie Péladeau-Pigeon, Shauna Stokely, Catriona M. Steele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/738971