Necessity of a bolus for propagation of primary peristalsis in the canine esophagus.
1971
E H Longhi, and
P H Jordan
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008365
Manometry
Measurement of the pressure or tension of liquids or gases with a manometer.
Tonometry,Manometries
D003679
Deglutition
The act of taking solids and liquids into the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT through the mouth and throat.
Swallowing,Deglutitions,Swallowings
D004285
Dogs
The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, comprising about 400 breeds, of the carnivore family CANIDAE. They are worldwide in distribution and live in association with people. (Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, p1065)
Canis familiaris,Dog
D004947
Esophagus
The muscular membranous segment between the PHARYNX and the STOMACH in the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D014867
Water
A clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)