Pharynx Flashcards
In the pharynx label these in order Laryngopharynx Nasopharynx Dropharynx.
Nasopharynx, Dropharynx, Laryngopharynx
What is found in the Nasopharynx ?
Pharyngeal tonsils and Pharyngotympanic tube
What is the Pharyngeal tonsils primary made of?
Lymphoid tissue
Connects to the middle ear pharyngotympanic tube what does this tube prevent ?
The uvula looses off the nasopharynx preventing food from going into the nasal cavity
palatine and lingual tonsils sit where ?
Paltine tonsil is right bellow the uvula. the lingual tonsils is right above laryngophranx
what is tonsillitis ?
Inflammation of the palatine tonsils
What has primarly air that passes through it and is made of Pseudostratified ciliated columnar?
Nasopharynx
What is primary Stratified squamous epithelium; protection Food and air?
Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx