| It distends to accommodate any material that passes through the epiglottis, and it is the most muscular portion of the alimentary tract. |
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| This new pressure distends the ventricles, stretching surrounding nerve fibers and compressing the periventricular parenchyma. |
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| The patient then distends the abdominal wall, lifting it away from the contents of the abdominal cavity. |
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| Any condition that weakens, destroys, or distends these valves allows blood back flow to the previous valve. |
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| I'm not talking about bloated, bitter arrogance, the kind that distends the ego and clouds judgment. |
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| An analogy often invoked across Afghanistan is that of the water-filled bag: squeeze the bottom, the top distends. |
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| Palpation and compression of the inflated endotracheal tube cuff distends the pilot balloon accordingly. |
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| Stomach dilatation occurs when this organ distends excessively with air, liquid or food. |
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| This increase in pharyngeal luminal pressure distends the pharynx allowing the individual to breathe through an unobstructed upper airway. |
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| Under the effect of repeated movements, skin on the upper eyelid distends and expression lines appear at the outer corners of the eyes. |
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| The buried columnar epithelium in the cysts may continue to secrete mucus, which eventually distends the cysts. |
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| This condition is especially true in the terminal phase of the stage of expulsion, when the child's head distends and dilates the maternal tissues as it is being born. |
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| The increased bulk and volume of the colonic contents distends the colon wall, stimulating the muscle to propel the contents onwards through the large bowel. |
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| The water easily insinuates itself into, and placidly distends, the vessels of vegetables. |
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