Physiology of sucking in the normal term infant using real-time US

Our study of 16 normal term, breast-fed infants documents real-time ultrasound as a technique for evaluating the oral portion of the sucking mechanism in infants. We also describe the mechanics of sucking used by the infants during breast-feeding.

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Published inRadiology Vol. 156; no. 2; p. 379
Main Authors Smith, W L, Erenberg, A, Nowak, A, Franken, Jr, E A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1985
Subjects
Breast Feeding
Cheek - physiology
Humans
Infant
Palate - physiology
Sucking Behavior - physiology
Tongue - physiology
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Our study of 16 normal term, breast-fed infants documents real-time ultrasound as a technique for evaluating the oral portion of the sucking mechanism in infants. We also describe the mechanics of sucking used by the infants during breast-feeding.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.156.2.3892576