Waldeyer's Ring Flashcards
1
Q
waldeyer’s ring
A
3 sets of tonsils - group
2
Q
Palatal tonsils
A
between anterior and posterior faucial pillars
“tonsils”
3
Q
Pharyngeal tonsils/ adenoids
A
in nasopharynx
obstruct opening of Eustachian tube when enlarged - conductive hearing loss
4
Q
Lingual tonsils
A
roof of tongue