Catastalsis Explained

Catastalsis is the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the intestines. It resembles ordinary peristalsis but is not preceded by a wave of inhibition.[1] [2] [3]

References

  1. Web site: Drugs.com Definition: Catastalsis. Drugs.com. 2009-06-14.
  2. Web site: Free Medical Dictionary - Catastalsis. Free Medical Dictionary. 2009-06-14.
  3. A wave of inhibition precedes primary peristaltic contractions in the human esophagus. . 1499938 . 103 . Gastroenterology . 876–82 . Sifrim . D . Janssens . J . Vantrappen . G . 10.1016/0016-5085(92)90020-y. free .

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