28. Oropharynx

Question 1

Identify 1

Answer 1

1. Oropharynx

Question 2

Identify 2 - 3

Answer 2

2. Soft palate
3. Uvula

Question 3

Identify 4 - 6

Answer 3

4. Palatine tonsil
5. Root of tongue
6. Palatopharyngeal arch

Question 4

Identify 7

Answer 4

7. Epiglottis

Question 5

Oropharynx

Superior—_____

Floor—____

Anterior—______

Posterior—……….

Lateral—______

Answer 5

Superior—nasopharynx

Floor—posterior 1/3 of tongue

Anterior—palatoglossal fold of oral cavity

Posterior—mucosa covering superior and middle constrictors

Lateral—mucosa covering superior and middle constrictors

Question 6

Oropharynx

Palatine tonsils are located in oropharynx between ____ and _____

Answer 6

palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal folds

Question 7

2 functions of Oropharynx

Answer 7

Oropharynx has respiratory and digestive function