Structure and function of the esophagus of the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Esophageal structure and function were studied in juvenile American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis). The anatomy of alligators differs from humans in several important aspects: the crocodilian esophagus is more muscular and is composed entirely of smooth muscle. Functionally, the crocodilian...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of experimental biology 2005-08, Vol.208 (Pt 16), p.3047-3053
Hauptverfasser:	Uriona, T J, Farmer, C G, Dazely, J, Clayton, F, Moore, J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alligator mississippiensis Alligators and Crocodiles Animals Esophageal Sphincter, Lower - physiology Esophagus - anatomy & histology Esophagus - physiology Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Manometry Peristalsis - physiology Pressure Pulmonary Ventilation - physiology
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