Swallowing example sentences

A cartilaginous flap called epiglottis prevents the entry of food into the glottis – opening of the wind pipe – during swallowing.The bolus is then conveyed into the pharynx and then into the oesophagus by swallowing or deglutition.The buccal cavity performs two major functions, mastication of food and facilitation of swallowing.He bites down on a corner of the book, and pantomimes chewing and swallowing, while making terrible faces.