Pharynx: Cavity Of Pharynx Flashcards
Cavity of pharynx
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx site
Widest part
Behind nasal cavity
Nasopharynx function
Respiratory
Nasopharynx extension
From skull base to soft palate
Nasopharynx communications: anterior
With nasal cavity via posterior nasal opening
Nasopharynx communications: inferior
With Oropharynx via pharyngeal isthmus
Nasopharynx communications: lateral
With middle ear via auditory (eustachian) tube
Nasopharynx boundries
- Roof
- Floor
- Posterior wall
- Anterior wall
- Lateral wall
Nasopharynx roof
Sphenoid body and occipital body basilar part
Nasopharynx floor
Soft palate
Nasopharynx anterior wall
Nasal cavity and soft palate
Nasopharynx posterior wall
Atlas anterior arch
Nasopharynx lateral wall
- Auditory tube opening
- Tubal elevation
- Salpingopharyngeal fold
- Pharyngeal recess
- Nasopharyngeal tonsil
Auditory tube opening
1 cm behind inferior concha
Tubal elevation
Above and behind tube opening