Vomiting is a forceful action accomplished by a fierce, disgusting contraction of the [[diaphragm]]. At the same time, the abdominal [[muscle]]s tighten against a relaxed stomach with an open "cardiac [[sphincter]]". The contents of the stomach are propelled up and out. You may have more [[saliva]] just before vomiting. Vomiting is a complex, coordinated [[reflex]] orchestrated by the vomiting center of the [[brain]]. It responds to signals coming from: * The [[mouth]], [[stomach]], and [[intestine]]s | Vomiting is a forceful action accomplished by a fierce, disgusting contraction of the [[diaphragm]]. At the same time, the abdominal [[muscle]]s tighten against a relaxed stomach with an open "cardiac [[sphincter]]". The contents of the stomach are propelled up and out. You may have more [[saliva]] just before vomiting. Vomiting is a complex, coordinated [[reflex]] orchestrated by the vomiting center of the [[brain]]. It responds to signals coming from: * The [[mouth]], [[stomach]], and [[intestine]]s |