Peristalsis Process
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Peristalsis, involuntary movements of the longitudinal and circular muscles, primarily in the digestive tract but occasionally in other hollow tubes of the body, that occur in progressive wavelike contractions. Peristaltic waves occur in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
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This video explains peristalsis, involuntary movements of the longitudinal and circular muscles that occur in progressive wavelike contractions. It covers that peristaltic waves occur primarily in the digestive tract, in the esophagus, stomach and intestines, and occasionally in other hollow tubes of the body.
Key points
- Peristalsis is involuntary movement of longitudinal and circular muscles
- The movements occur in progressive wavelike contractions
- Peristaltic waves occur in the esophagus, stomach and intestines
- They occasionally occur in other hollow tubes of the body
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This video presents “Peristalsis Process” — Peristalsis, involuntary movements of the longitudinal and circular muscles, primarily in the digestive tract but occasionally in other hollow tubes of the body, that occur in progressive wavelike contractions. Peristaltic waves occur in. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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