peristalsis

     

Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscles to propel contents through the igestive tract. The word is derived from New Latin and comes from the Greek peristaltikos, peristaltic, from peristellein, "to wrap around," and stellein, "to place."

Trivia about peristalsis

  • Gravity isn't required to move food down to your stomach; this process moves it down the esophagus
  • It's the wavelike muscular contractions of the alimentary canal that move food through the digestive system
  • Alimentary, my dear! waves of contractions moving swallowed food through the esophagus are called this

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  • @ThayMargarita Ansiedad nivel : Peristalsis aumentada, ya quiero ver jugar a mi #SeleccionColombia♥ #ElQueEntendioEntendio
  • RT @Twisted_Mettle: I just pulled off a sweet reverse peristalsis. It was sick.
  • Not often in conversation can you say "speaking of peristalsis!" & peace out to the loo. It was satisfying...almost as much as pooping. #tmi
  • RT @UltrasoundMD: @ultrasoundpod appy tip: If you see a structure you think is an appy, look for peristalsis. Peristalsis=ileum, no perista…
  • I just pulled off a sweet reverse peristalsis. It was sick.
  • @orlandoEMsono @UltrasoundMD terminal ileitis usually still has peristalsis and has no blind end. Can sometimes see drop into colon,
  • @Jimmy2Soups I wonder if pain is caused by muscle trying to do peristalsis and can't, so spasms.
  • RT @WallisOfAsg4rd: no duck didn't chew — Then mouse suffocated in the oesophagus due do muscle contraction during peristalsis
  • @thegirlone wait like peristalsis or am i just confused
  • @Joe_Bragg yes, I have an over active phrenic n. mixed with a GI tract that thinks it's funny to have reverse peristalsis 😕