oral phase is completed after the tongue, cheeks, and some of the muscles in the throat help move the bolus to the back of the back of the mouth. The pharyngeal phase is the part of the swallow that occurs in the throat. During this phase, the bolus moves from the mouth, through the pharynx (throat), and into the esophagus.
Location and Access: From Elk Grove Village at jct. Hwy. 72 (Higgins Road) & Arlington Heights Road, take Higgins Road west 0.6 mile, then turn and go north on the forest preserve road 0.7 mile. The nature preserve is west of the road, east of Salt Creek and south of the Northwest Tollway.
BREATHTAKING HIGGINS LAKE WATERFRONT WITH ACREAGE! Set your sights on this beauty! Framed in towering pines, the home is highlighted by a spacious island kitchen, expansive lake side screened porch, a very well designed master suite with walk in closets and beautiful private master bath.