Nielemätaidot
Nielemätaidot, often referred to as swallowing skills, encompass the complex physiological processes involved in moving food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach. This intricate process requires precise coordination of numerous muscles in the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus, as well as the integration of sensory information and neurological control.
The act of swallowing is typically divided into three main phases: the oral phase, the pharyngeal phase,
Dysfunction in any of these phases can lead to dysphagia, a medical term for difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia