Physiological variability in the deglutition literature: hyoid and laryngeal kinematics
Sonja M Molfenter, Catriona M Steele, Sonja M Molfenter, Catriona M Steele
Abstract
A literature review was conducted on hyoid and/or laryngeal displacement during swallowing in healthy populations according to several inclusion criteria. Anterior and superior displacement measures of both structures from previously published studies were compiled for meta-analysis. Results showed a large degree of variability across studies for each structure and plane of movement. Potential sources of variation were identified, including statistical, methodological, stimulus-related, and participant-related sources.
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