Functional physiology of the human terminal antrum defined by high-resolution electrical mapping and computational modeling

In conclusion, the human terminal antral contraction is controlled by a short region of rapid high-amplitude slow-wave activity. Distal antral wave acceleration plays a major role in antral flow and mixing, increasing particle strain and trituration.

Source: AJP: Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology - November 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Berry, R., Miyagawa, T., Paskaranandavadivel, N., Du, P., Angeli, T. R., Trew, M. L., Windsor, J. A., Imai, Y., O'Grady, G., Cheng, L. K. Tags: NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY Source Type: research