title: [Anatomy of swallowing].
abstract: The structures involved in act of swallowing, important for understanding of swallowing disorders are described. Follows a detailed description of divisions, topography and structure of the oesophagus. Vascularisation, lymph drainage, innervation and possible neural steering of oesophageal muscles are described in details. A critical period in development of malformations (four to nine months) is stated.
authors.affiliation: Anatomisches Institut Drago Perović, Medizinische Fakultät, Zagreb.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Krmpotić-Nemanić
mesh_terms: D003679:Deglutition; D004947:Esophagus / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans; D014132:Trachea / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation
vernacular_title: Anatomie des Schluckaktes.