Migrating motor complex

The migrating motor complex (MMC) is a cyclical, motor activity pattern of the small intestine and stomach . This occurs especially when the digestive system is empty. This complex also gives rise to stomach growling when the stomach is empty.

An MMC in the stomach lasts 90 to 120 minutes and is divided into three phases:

• In phase 1 there is no mechanical and secretory activity of the stomach.
• In phase 2 there are weak, uncoordinated contractions.
• In phase 3, the stomach contracts strongly, compressing the air in the stomach and making noise.

Web links

Wiktionary: stomach growling  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations

See also

• Borborygmus : intestinal noises

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Jürgen F. Riemann , Peter R. Galle, Wolfgang Fischbach: Gastroenterology in clinic and practice: The reference work for clinic and practice. Georg Thieme Publishing House
2. ^ G. Adler: Clinical gastroenterology and metabolism. Springer, Berlin 2000, ISBN 3540650598 . Google Books

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