Hypopharynx Flashcards
1
Q
Boundaries
A
- superior border of the epiglottis
- Inferior border of cricoid cartilage
- Behind larynx and continuous with oesophagus
2
Q
Divided into?
A
- Post-cricoid area (most anterior)
- Pyriform sinus
- Posterior pharyngeal wall
3
Q
Nerve supply?
A
Pharangeal plexus: CN IX and X