Venous Anatomy of the Head and Neck

The pharynx can constrict, elevate, and descend.

These muscles are responsible for elevating the pharynx during swallowing.

A muscle attached to the styloid process, which elevates the pharynx.

A muscle attached to the eustachian tube, which elevates the pharynx.

Salpingopharyngeus can also open the Eustachian tube by pulling down on it if the pharynx is fixed.

A muscle extending from the soft palate, which elevates and shortens the pharynx.

Swallowing is essential for speech and language development, hence the importance of speech and language therapists.

The pharynx's ability to constrict is vital for swallowing and speaking.

The most common location for nosebleeds (90%) on the anterior part of the septum.

An area of interconnected blood vessels (arteries) located in Liddell's Area.

Nosebleeds originating from Liddell's Area are common in younger people, often due to nose picking or trauma.

A simple treatment for nosebleeds from Liddell's Area involving leaning back and pinching the nostrils.

Blood flowing out of only one nostril when the head is tilted forward suggests bleeding from Liddell's Area.

A procedure used to stop frequent nosebleeds from Liddell's Area by sealing off tiny blood vessels.

A venous plexus located at the posterior aspect of the nose, sometimes associated with nosebleeds.

Nosebleeds from Butreus Plexus tend to occur in older people and might involve bleeding from both veins and arteries.

A space in the pharynx where air passes from the pharynx into the larynx.

The opening in the pharynx that connects to the larynx.

The opening in the pharynx that connects to the esophagus.

The pharynx is a flexible tube that helps separate air from food and liquid.

The pharynx is located at the back of the throat.

The pharynx is shaped like a sock.

The pharynx is designed to ensure proper air and food passage.

The pharynx is essential for proper breathing and swallowing.

The region of the pharynx above the soft palate.

The region of the pharynx between the soft palate and the epiglottis.

The region of the pharynx below the epiglottis, extending to the esophagus.

Another term for the laryngopharynx, often used clinically.

The opening of the larynx, where air enters the respiratory tract.

The junction between the pharynx and the esophagus.

The narrowest part of the pharynx, below the laryngeal aditus, where objects can get stuck.

The area where the isthmus of the fauces is located.

The superior, middle, and inferior conchae are bony projections in the nasal cavity. They create turbulence in the air flow, warming and humidifying it before it reaches the lungs.

The nasal pharynx, also called the nasopharynx, is the uppermost part of the throat. It's the space behind the nose and above the soft palate.

The eustachian tube, also called the pharyngotympanic tube, connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx. It helps equalize pressure in the ear.

The tubal tonsils are small masses of immune system tissue located in the walls of the eustachian tubes.

The nasopharyngeal tonsil, or adenoid, is a mass of tonsillar tissue located in the back of the nasopharynx, at the midline.

The soft palate is the soft, movable tissue at the back of the mouth. It separates the nasopharynx from the oral pharynx.

The hard palate is the bony, rigid part of the roof of the mouth.

The oral pharynx is the middle part of the throat, located behind the mouth and below the soft palate.

The soft palate is a movable flap of tissue that separates the mouth from the nasal cavity. During swallowing, it elevates and touches the posterior wall of the pharynx, effectively closing off the nasopharynx and preventing air from passing into the oral cavity.

The nasopharyngeal tonsil, also known as the adenoid, is a mass of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity. It plays a role in immune defense, particularly against respiratory infections.

The act of swallowing involves a coordinated sequence of muscle movements, including the elevation of the soft palate, which prevents air from entering the oral cavity.

A nasopharyngeal swab is a test used for detection of viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It involves inserting a long swab into the nasopharynx to collect a sample from the adenoids.

A fiber-optic endoscope is a medical instrument used to visualize the inside of the body, such as the nasal cavity, by transmitting light through a flexible fiber optic cable.