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What is the primary function of the pharyngeal cavity?
What is the primary function of the pharyngeal cavity?
- Production of hormones
- Regulation of body temperature
- Storage of nutrients
- Common pathway for air and food (correct)
At which level of the vertebra does the pharynx become continuous with the esophagus?
At which level of the vertebra does the pharynx become continuous with the esophagus?
- C8
- C3
- C5
- C6 (correct)
What is the name of the opening that connects the oral cavity to the oropharynx?
What is the name of the opening that connects the oral cavity to the oropharynx?
- Oropharyngeal isthmus (correct)
- Pharyngeal aperture
- Laryngeal inlet
- Nasal choanae
What is the name of the tubes that open into the lateral walls of the nasopharynx?
What is the name of the tubes that open into the lateral walls of the nasopharynx?
What are the functions of the tonsils located on the deep surface of the pharyngeal walls?
What are the functions of the tonsils located on the deep surface of the pharyngeal walls?
What is the shape of the pharynx?
What is the shape of the pharynx?
What is the primary function of the pharyngeal tonsil in the nasopharynx?
What is the primary function of the pharyngeal tonsil in the nasopharynx?
What is the term for the enlargement of the pharyngeal tonsil?
What is the term for the enlargement of the pharyngeal tonsil?
Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the pharynx wall?
Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the pharynx wall?
Which nerve is responsible for the majority of motor and sensory innervation of the pharynx?
Which nerve is responsible for the majority of motor and sensory innervation of the pharynx?
What is the primary source of arterial blood supply to the pharynx?
What is the primary source of arterial blood supply to the pharynx?
What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx?
What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx?
Flashcards
Pharyngeal Cavity Function
Pharyngeal Cavity Function
Serves as a shared pathway for both air and food.
Pharynx-Esophagus Transition
Pharynx-Esophagus Transition
The pharynx transitions into the esophagus at the level of the C6 vertebra.
Oropharyngeal Isthmus
Oropharyngeal Isthmus
The opening connecting the oral cavity to the oropharynx.
Pharyngotympanic Tubes
Pharyngotympanic Tubes
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Tonsil Function
Tonsil Function
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Pharynx Shape
Pharynx Shape
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Pharyngeal Tonsil Function
Pharyngeal Tonsil Function
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Adenoids
Adenoids
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Pharynx Innervation
Pharynx Innervation
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Pharynx Blood Supply
Pharynx Blood Supply
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Pharyngotympanic Tube
Pharyngotympanic Tube
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