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The eustachian tube connects the throat to the inner ear and equalises the inner and outer ear pressure. It is this which causes the pop! when you fly in an aircraft and you swallow. The pop is the eustachian tube clearing.
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What structure does the frogs Eustachian tube attach?
The ear
What structure opens to equalize pressure in the ear?
eustachian tube
What respiratory structure communicate with the middle ear by the eustachian tube?
Pharynx
Does the eustachian tube connect to the pharynx?
Yes. The eustachian canal connects to the nasopharynx.
What is the inflammation of the eustachian tube called?
eustachitis
What structure does the frogs Eustachian tube attach?
The ear
What is the structure that allows equalization of the pressure in the middle ear with that outside the body?
The Eustachian tube, nowadays known as the pharyngotympanic tube. THis structure connect the middle ear to the oropharnx allowing the air from outside into the inner ear, equalizing pressure and so reducung stress on the tympanic membrane. The tube is only open when the person is swallowing and this is why chewing gums on descending and ascending planes helps ears to "pop"
What structure opens to equalize pressure in the ear?
eustachian tube
What is the definition of an Eusttacian tube?
The Eustachian tube connects the inner ear with the back of the throat. It occurs in both ears and drains fluids into the esophagus.
What is the structure in ear that is involved in hearing?
eustachian tube & semicircular canal
What inner ear structure is the most anterior?
The Eustachian tube is the most anterior.
What respiratory structure communicate with the middle ear by the eustachian tube?
Pharynx
What connects the eardrum to the throat?
The Eustachian tube which drains fluid from the eardrum to the throat The tube is about 3.6cm long, made up of cartilage and bone, and lined with very tiny hairs (called cilia). It is connected to the cavity of the middle ear, and at the bottom opens into the nasopharynx (located in the back of the mouth). If excess fluid builds up in the middle ear, it drains down the Eustachian tube into the throat.
Which part of the ear has nothing to do with hearing?
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What connects the middle ear to the throat helps equalize middle ear pressure?
Eustachian tube which runs to your nose. I believe the correct answer is the Pharyngotympanic (auditory) tube
Blocked eustachian tube?
The Eustachian tube is located within the human ear. If the Eustachian tube is blocked, air is prevented from passing through to the middle ear.
What is located between the middle ear and the throat and serves to equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum?
The Eustachian tube
