24. Pharynx

Question 1

Identify 1 - 2

Answer 1

1. Nasopharynx
2. Soft palate

Question 2

3 parts of the pharynx

Answer 2

the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx

Question 3

Identify 3

Answer 3

3. Oropharynx

Question 4

Identify 4

Answer 4

4. Laryngopharynx

Question 5

Identify 5 - 6

Answer 5

5. Prevertebral fascia
6. Pharyngeal constrictors

Question 6

Identify 7

Answer 6

7. Opening of auditory tube

Question 7

The pharynx is a 5-inch muscular tube that extends from (1)____ the lower border of (2)___

Answer 7

1. the base of the skull to
2. the cricoid cartilage (C6)

Question 8

The posterior portion of the pharynx lies against ____

Answer 8

the prevertebral fascia.

Question 9

The pharynx is responsible for conducting food to (1)____ and air to (2)___

Answer 9

1. the esophagus
2. the lung

Question 10

The Pharynx is composed of ___ (muscles, structures)

Answer 10

• 3 constrictor muscles
• 3 longitudinal muscles
• the cartilaginous part of the pharyngotympanic tube
• the soft palate.