pharynx, esophagus and larynx Flashcards
1
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what is the pharynx
A
funnel shaped muscular organ located under the base of the skull
2
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what lines the pharynx
A
mucous membrane
3
Q
what is the function of the pharynx
A
constrictors and leavators
- swallowing, talking and breathing
4
Q
what are the 3 parts of the pharynx
A
- nasopharynx
- oropharynx
- laryngopharynx
5
Q
what are retropharyngeal abscesses
A
- deep circumscribed infection in neck
- usually from ascending lymphadenitis after infection of upper airways
6
Q
what is the nasopharyngeal tonsil
A
collection of lymphoid tissue beneath the mucous membrane at the junction of the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx
7
Q
what are the symptoms of an adenoid infection
A
- nasal obstruction
- nasal discharge
- mouth breathing with protrusion of tongue
- epistaxis - nose bleed
8
Q
what is the function of the oropharynx
A
voluntary and involuntary phases of swallowing
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