Head and Neck final: Pharynx and Esophagus Flashcards
Pharynx extends from the cranial base, to the ___ and ___
cricoid cartilage
C6
Interior of the pharynx is divided into three parts,
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
___ lies superior to the opening of auditory tube
Tubal Elevation
Salpingopalatine fold, the ___ fold
anterior
Salpingopharyngeal fold is the ___ fold
posterior
___ muscle covers the salpingopharyngeal fold
Salpingopharyngeus
___ is a space lies posterior to the salpnigopahryngeal fold
Pharyngeal recess
___ is an aggeagated lymphoid tissue
Pharyngeal tonsil
___ is a collection of lymphoid tissue near the pharyngeal orifice of the auditory tube
Tubal Tonsil
___ is bounded by the soft palate and base of the tongue
Oropharynx
___ is a mucous fold extends from the soft palate to the tongue
Palatoglossal arch/fold
___ covers the palatoglossal fold
Palatoglossus muscle
___ is the space between the two folds
tonsilar sinus
Palatine tonsil is a collection of lymphoid tissue between the ___ and ___ arches
palatoglossal
palatopharyngeal
___, through which the laryngopharynx communicates with the larynx
Inlet of larynx