In this activity, you will understand the normal processes involved in feeding and swallowing.

Step 1: Draw the anatomy and make a note of the different phases involved in feeding and swallowing: esophageal phase, oral preparatory phase, oral transit phase, and pharyngeal phase.

Step 2: Using a 100-300 word discussion post, explain the phases the bolus takes during feeding and swallowing through the esophageal phase, oral preparatory phase, oral transit phase, and pharyngeal phase. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. See the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library for instructions: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

Step 3: To share your work, click on the button at the bottom of the screen labeled “Add a new discussion topic” and include the title "Discussion Post: Feeding and Swallowing" in the subject line.

OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”