epiglottis inverted, UES begins to open. e: Pharynx constricts, tongue base against pharynx, maximum hyoid elevation, UES open. f: Bolus tail through UES, structures returning to rest.

a: The first clip shows a patient as had his epiglottis resected ... He directs the bolus into his pharynx a few seconds before initiating the swallow and the bolus falls directly into the ...