Coronal Section Structures (Back of the throat)

Question 1

Soft Palate

Answer 1

Entire structure with uvula at the end.

Question 2

Uvula

Answer 2

Terminal end of the soft palate.

Question 3

Nasopharynx

Answer 3

Above the soft palate.

Question 4

Oropharynx

Answer 4

Below the soft palate.

Question 5

Laryngopharynx

Answer 5

From back of tongue to esophagus. Where food/liquid/air travels.

Question 6

Epiglottis

Answer 6

Flap that closes reflexively when swallowing, prevents food/liquid from entering. Normally open to allow for air passage.

Question 7

Aditus of larynx

Answer 7

Opening into larynx, becomes trachea.

Question 8

Esophagus

Answer 8

Last structure, below larynx. Where food/liquid enter, propelled by epiglottis closing. Effectively pushing food to esophagus.