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In which part of the body do peristaltic movements occur?

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Peristaltic waves occur in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Peristaltic movements are involuntary movements of the longitudinal and circular muscles, primarily in the digestive tract but occasionally in other hollow tubes of the body, that occur in progressive wave like contractions.


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