Sibbing, F.A.Journal of Morphology2010-02-152010-02-151982http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/26222p. 223-258Cyprinds constitute the largest fish family and are characterized by their pharyngeal teeth. The masticatory mechanism is still poorly understood. The complex of structures that determine the movements of pharyngeal teeth and chewing pad in the carp is analyzed in 16 head muscles of a free swimming carp. X-ray cinerecordings, synchronized with electromyograms, were made of the intake, transport, mastication, and deglutition of radiopaque food pellets. Metal markers allowed a detailed movement analysis.Pharyngeal MasticationFood Transportarticle