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When a Child Is Running and Walking What Kind of Movement

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When a child is running and walking what kind of movement skills is she using?


Definitions:

Pharyngeal Phase

A phase in the swallowing process where the bolus is moved from the mouth to the esophagus involving the contraction of pharyngeal muscles.

Esophageal Phase

A phase of swallowing during which the bolus moves from the esophagus into the stomach, involving coordinated muscular contractions.

Voluntary Phase

The initial stage of swallowing controlled consciously, where food is pushed by the tongue into the throat.

Peristalsis

Wave-like muscle movements that transport food through the digestive tract.

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