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Oesophagus

Oesophagus. In the oesophagus , the bolus is moved along by wavelike muscular contractions called peristalsis . For a medium-sized bolus, it takes about 5–8 seconds to reach the stomach. #ingestion. Oesophagus.

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Oesophagus

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  1. Oesophagus In the oesophagus, the bolus is moved along by wavelike muscular contractions called peristalsis. For a medium-sized bolus, it takes about 5–8 seconds to reach the stomach. #ingestion

  2. Oesophagus At the end of the oesophagus, the bolus empties into the upper portion of the stomach. #ingestion #peristalsis

  3. Peristalsis Watch: Real life Peristalsis (stomach) Watch: X-ray swallowing Watch: Animated peristalsis #ingestion #peristalsis

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