29. Laryngopharynx

Question 1

Identify

Answer 1

1. Laryngopharynx
2. Epiglottis
3. Laryngeal inlet (aditus)
4. Piriform recess

Question 2

Boundaries of laryngopharynx

Superior:
Anterior:
Posterior:
Lateral:

Answer 2

Superior—oropharynx
Anterior—larynx and epiglottis
Posterior—mucosa covering middle and inferior constrictors
Lateral—mucosa covering middle and inferior constrictors

Question 3

____ is small depression located on lateral wall of laryngopharyngeal cavity on either side of entrance to larynx

Answer 3

Piriform recess

Question 4

Laryngopharynx communicates with ___

Answer 4

larynx