<unk>  (or movements) are a type of intestinal motility. Unlike peristalsis, which predominates in the esophagus,<unk>  occur in the large intestine and small intestine, while predominating in the latter. While peristalsis involves one-way motion in the caudal direction,<unk>  move chyme in both directions, which allows greater mixing with the secretions of the intestines.<unk>  involves<unk>  of the circular muscles in the digestive tract, while peristalsis involves rhythmic<unk>  of the longitudinal muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. Unlike peristalsis,<unk>  actually can slow progression of chyme through the system.
Segmentation contractions
Tetanic contraction
Dispokinesis
Braxton Hicks contractions
Parafunctional activity
Exeresis
Elastic recoil
Intermuscular coherence