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The larynx is the upper part of the trachea containing the vocal cords. The pharynx is the passage that leads from the cavities of the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus.
Kasandra Hegmann
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What is the passage from the mouth to larynx?
it is the pharynx
What organ system includes the pharynx larynx trachea and lungs?
The pharynx is a apart of the Respiratory system
What connects middle ear with nasopharynx?
the area located behind the oral cavity &between the nasal cavity & the larynx is the
The mouth opens into the a uvula b soft palate c pharynx d larynx?
The mouth opens into the pharynx.
What region of the pharynx closest to the larynx?
Pharynx is divided into nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx. Upper most part is called as nasopharynx.
What is between the pharynx and the trachea?
the chin
What structure connects the pharynx and trachea?
the larynx or glottis connect the pharynx and trachea
What located between the pharynx and the trachea and houses vocal cords?
"larynx"
What are the pharynx and larynx?
Speech
What is above the larynx?
The pharynx
What are pharynx and larynx?
Speech
What is inflammation of the pharynx and the larynx?
Inflammation of the pharynx is called as pharyngitis. inflammation of the larynx is called as laryngitis. Usually they do not come together.
What is the passage from the mouth to larynx?
it is the pharynx
What is inflammation of the pharynx and larynx called?
Inflammation of the pharynx is called as pharyngitis. inflammation of the larynx is called as laryngitis. Usually they do not come together.
Is there a difference between the throat and the pharynx?
the throat is the whole structure that involves the pharynx and the larynx and lies at the front of the neck . So, it refers to the entire respiratory passage. the upper part of the throat is the larynx that contains the vocal cords. The space between the vocal cords is called the glottis and the folding that covers this space while swallowing is called the epiglottis. As for the pharynx, is the part of the throat that leads to the esophagus and the trachea. the trachea ( the windpipe) is the tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs.
What is the purposes of the pharynx?
The pharynx is the scientific term for the throat. The pharynx is a passageway from the mouth and nose to the esophagus and larynx.
What is the larynx also known as what?
Larynx is also known as lungs. The word larynx is a medical term.
