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From Anatomy to Function: The Biomechanics of the Tongue and Its Influence on Breastfeeding
- Speaker: Marta Guoth-Gumberger , Dipl.Ing, IBCLC
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- Duration: 60 Mins
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Abstract:
The tongue has an essential role in breastfeeding – to stay attached to the breast, to create negative pressure, to remove milk from the breast, and to initiate swallowing. The anatomy of the tongue and its suspension within the head shows a complex structure which enables the tongue to execute the variety of three-dimensional movements and shapes needed during breastfeeding.
The biomechanics of the tongue as a muscular hydrostat is unique in the body and makes these movements possible. Some implications of anatomy and biomechanics of the tongue will be discussed for breastfeeding, artificial nipples, at breast supplementation including photos, videos, and the resulting weight curves from selected cases.
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From Anatomy to Function: The Biomechanics of the Tongue and Its Influence on Breastfeeding
The tongue has an essential role in breastfeeding – to stay attached to the breast, to create negative pressure, to remove milk from the breast, and to initiate swallowing. The anatomy of the tongue and its suspension within the head shows a complex structure which enables the tongue to execute the variety of three-dimensional movements and shapes needed during breastfeeding.
The biomechanics of the tongue as a muscular hydrostat is unique in the body and makes these movements possible. Some implications of anatomy and biomechanics of the tongue will be discussed for breastfeeding, artificial nipples, at breast supplementation including photos, videos, and the resulting weight curves from selected cases.
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